Notorious child murderer Bevan von Einem

dies

January 2026 One of the most notorious killers in South Australia’s history has died in prison without providing any further information about the “heinous” and “appalling” crimes known as “The Family” murders, the state’s premier says. Convicted child murderer Bevan Spencer von Einem spent more than half his life in prison for the sexually motivated abduction and murder of 15-year-old Richard Kelvin — the son of former Adelaide Nine News presenter Rob Kelvin — in 1983. Late last month it was revealed that von Einem had only a short time to live, and on Saturday morning SA Premier Peter Malinauskas released a statement in which he said the Department for Correctional Services had confirmed the death of the 79-year- old. “His death marks the end of a life defined by calculated brutality,” Mr Malinauskas said in a statement. Police believe Von Einem did not act alone when Richard Kelvin was abducted and murdered, with a $1 million reward still on offer for information which leads to a conviction.

Greek Tribune Adelaide, South Australia