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Homeowner Sentenced to Life for Murder of Trespasser in Adelaide Shed

Justice Bampton imposed a life term with a 32-year non-parole period after rejecting his claim that he acted in self-defence

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A court sketch of Keith Russell Yandle.

Overview

  • Keith Yandle ambushed 38-year-old Steven Murphy inside his Kudla shed, shooting him four times in quick succession before burying his body under the structure
  • The life sentence was backdated to April 2, 2023, meaning Yandle cannot apply for parole until 2055
  • Justice Anne Bampton condemned his actions as callous and inhumane, noting he went armed with a loaded semi-automatic rifle and involved his son in the confrontation
  • Yandle’s brother alerted police to the killing in April 2023, leading officers to uncover Murphy’s remains more than a month after the shooting
  • The case highlighted the dangers of illegal firearms and cannabis cultivation on private property and raised questions about vigilantism against trespassers