Court Appearance For Melbourne’s Infamous Pam The Bird Vandal
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Melbourne has become the backdrop for the colorful but controversial adventures of the infamous graffiti artist known as “Pam the Bird.” A recent court appearance has put the face behind this enigmatic figure, Jack Gibson-Burrell, 21, at the center of attention as he faces over 50 charges related to vandalism and other crimes.
Gibson-Burrell appeared at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Friday, January 31, 2025, where he sat quietly and even smiled occasionally as the allegations were laid out against him. The charges include serious offenses such as criminal damage, burglary, shop theft, and even the theft of a motor vehicle, with the total estimated damage exceeding $100,000.
According to Senior Constable Scott Nicholls of Victoria Police, Gibson-Burrell is the mastermind behind the much-discussed “Pam the Bird” graffiti, which has become something of a local phenomenon over the past year. The distinct cartoon-like bird has appeared on trains, prominent buildings, and landmarks around Melbourne, attributing to its notoriety and the burgeoning social media following it has amassed—over 70,000 followers on Instagram, as noted by Nicholls.
Gibson-Burrell’s alleged escapades are not small-time vandalism; they involve high-stakes antics like breaking and entering, abseiling off structures, and scaling heritage-listed sites for the sake...
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