November 17, 1954 - Gregory Brazel
Brazel's crimes span nearly a decade and cross distinct categories of violence — armed robbery resulting in murder, and the targeted killing of sex workers — making his case notable for both its breadth and the long delay before full accountability. His 1982 confession, offered eighteen years after the fact, reflects a pattern of control that extended well beyond the crimes themselves. His reputation within Victoria's prison system as among the most manipulative and dangerous incarcerated individuals has kept him from parole despite eligibility.
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Gregory John 'Bluey' Brazel (born 17 November 1954) is a convicted Australian serial killer, arsonist, and armed robber currently serving three consecutive life sentences for the murders of sex workers Sharon Taylor and Roslyn Hayward in 1990, and the murder of Mordialloc hardware store owner Mildred Hanmer during an armed robbery in 1982 to which he confessed some eighteen years later.
Brazel is often described as one of the most manipulative and violent prisoners in Victoria's prison system, and was estimated to be worth more than A$500,000 in 2000. He became eligible for parole in 2020, however as of 2024 he is still incarcerated at HM Prison Barwon.
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