SA coroner releases cause of death for Bevan von Einem
By The BriefBrief
South Australian coroner findings say child killer Bevan Spencer von Einem died in prison in December 2025 from “metastatic malignancy” after being diagnosed with lung cancer last September. The 79-year-old was serving a life sentence for the 1983 murder of 15-year-old Richard Kelvin.
WHO:South Australian coroner
WHAT:Coroner released findings on the cause of death of Bevan Spencer von Einem.
WHEN:Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET
WHERE:South Australia
WHY:The inquest determined the cause of death following von Einem’s death in prison.
