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Cops Killed Tsakos
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"Cops Killed Tsakos" was a graffiti phrase displayed in various locations throught Sydney during the late 80's and early 90's. The slogan was derived from the killing of 16 year old Angelo Tsakos by the New South Wales Police Force. For most Sydney-siders, the graffiti is more well known than the events surrounding the actual killing.
Graffiti Locations
A very incomplete list of locations, where the "Cops Killed Tsakos" graffiti could be seen, includes:
- Around the Kogarah to Rredfern stretch of the rail lines.
- In the Marrickville area.
- On City Road at Sydney University.
- Westmead Railway Station.
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- "Cops Killed Tsakos" is mentioned during a rap, on an amateur hiphop recording, from the same era that the graffiti was still commonly seen.
- Metal group Lumber recorded a song entitled "Cops Killed Tsakos".
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