Serial Rapist's Parole Denied: South Australia Holds Breath

Adelaide Serial Rapist Denied Parole in Last-Minute Supreme Court Decision South Australia has seen a significant development in the case of Joseph Deroo, a serial rapist who was scheduled for release today after serving a 28-year sentence. However, a last-minute intervention by the Supreme Court has kept him behind bars, at least temporarily. Deroo's crimes, committed in the early 1990s, involved the violent assault of three women. One of the victims, speaking anonymously, expressed her profound relief at the court's decision, stating, “Just an enormous weight on my shoulders. Just a worry and a fear that he’s going to get out and it’s going to happen to someone else.” Her statement highlights the lingering trauma and fear experienced by victims long after the initial assault. The Attorney-General has since filed an application to keep Deroo detained indefinitely. The case is set to return to court in October. This decision underscores the importance of ongoing vigilance in cases involving violent offenders and the ongoing debate surrounding parole procedures and the safety of the public.