The notoriety of the murders led to a short-term economic boost from tourists visiting Snowtown,[1] but created a lasting stigma.[16] The Age reported in 2011 that Snowtown would be "forever stigmatised" due to its association with the murders.[16] Shortly after the discovery of the bodies in Snowtown, the community discussed changing the name to "Rosetown", but no further actions were taken.[16] As of 2012[update], one shop in Snowtown was selling souvenirs of the murders "cashing in on Snowtown's unfortunate notoriety".[17]