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Aug 28, 2026 at 2:12 AM ET
Men jailed for 1999 killing of Irma Palasics
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Joseph Vekony and Steve Fabriczy, both now in their 70s, were sentenced in the ACT Supreme Court after being found guilty of manslaughter over the 1999 home invasion killing of Canberra grandmother Irma Palasics. Fabriczy received 16 years and six months, while Vekony was sentenced to 20 years.
WHO: Joseph Vekony and Steve Fabriczy; ACT Supreme Court
WHAT: Joseph Vekony and Steve Fabriczy were sentenced to jail for manslaughter over the 1999 killing of Irma Palasics.
WHEN: Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Canberra, Australia
WHY: The sentencing followed their earlier manslaughter guilty verdict for the 1999 cold case killing of Irma Palasics.
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