Remains in hidden bunker identified as missing father

A father and son have been charged after the body of a missing man was found buried in an underground bunker.

A former school captain at a private Adelaide school has been charged with the murder of a man whose remains were found in an underground bunker.

On Tuesday, Major Crime Investigation Branch detectives searched a property in Kudla, north of Adelaide, for the remains of Steven Murphy, who had been missing for several weeks.

Police have confirmed the remains are those of missing man Steven Murphy. Picture: SA Police

Inspector Mark McEachern said SA Police discovered the remains in a hole under a shed at the property after a tip-off regarding Mr Murphy’s disappearance.

He was last seen in the area on Wednesday, February 15.

Former Trinity College vice-captain Marco Yandle, 19, has been charged with Mr Murphy’s murder, as has his father, Keith Yandle, 46.

Police previously arrested Keith after the discovery of 20 cannabis plants, a rifle and ammunition at the Kudla property.

He was charged with firearms offences and appeared in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on Monday.

Marco Yandle has been charged with murder. Picture: Facebook

Mr Yandle, 19, is the former school captain of a private school in Adelaide. Picture: Facebook

Head of Trinity College in Gawler, Nick Hately said the school was shocked at the allegations against Marco, confirming the accused was a “recent student leader”.

“Many in our community are in shock, trying to process what has been alleged to have happened,” he said in a statement.

Both Keith and Marco Yandle will remain in custody to appear in court at a later date.

Police received a tip-off in relation to Mr Murphy’s remains. Picture: 7 NEWS

On Tuesday, members of the SES assisted police with excavating equipment and uncovered Mr Murphy’s remains under a “significant amount of dirt”.

Anyone with information which could assist with investigations is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

SES crews helped SAPOL with the search. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Kelly Barnes

Originally published as Remains in hidden bunker identified as missing father