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Sean FewsterChief court reporter

Sean Fewster has covered crime and justice issues in South Australia for more than 20 years as The Advertiser’s chief court reporter, focusing on advocacy for victims and the public’s right to know. He is the author of the bestselling book ‘City of Evil’, which was adapted into a top-rating TV show, and the co-creator and co-host of the award-winning ‘Just Lawful’ true crime podcast.

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Angelika Gavare is on trial for the murder of Vonne McGlynn. Video copies of Gavare being interviewed at Christies Beach Police Station 19 Dec 2008.

Gruesome pensioner murderer’s bold bid for shorter sentence

A greed-driven dismemberment murderer awaits her fate on her bid for a shorter sentence due to her now co-operation, which a prosecutor has argued is “self-interested”.

Police & Courts

April 2 2025Riley McGuinness, 18yo former Saints Girls coach on Child Exploitation Material charges is seen leaving Adelaide Magistrates court.Pic. RoyVPhotography

Elite school’s former coach faces court on vile child sexual charges

An elite private girl’s school’s former sports coach has appeared in court in person for the first time accused of horrific sexual offences against children.

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July 7, 2022: Ron Lillecrapp, brother of murder victim Joanne (John) Lillecrapp. PHOTO: Brenton Edwards

Victims uncensored at last with Joanne’s Law finally in force

After more than a decade of advocacy, victims of crime will no longer be censored as new laws come into effect Tuesday.

Police & Courts

David Tzeegankoff is taken back to Glenside hospital. He is seeking release on licence for the killing of Dr Nandadevi Chandra who was treating him at the time for paranoia.

‘Vampire slayer’ detained again over superficial rehabilitation

For three decades, doctors have tried to help this killer overcome his mental illness – now he’s back behind bars, yet again, over his abuse of illicit drugs.

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Kadina Memorial School teacher Thomas Ackland . Picture: Facebook

‘We want your house’, government tells pedophile ex-teacher

This pedophile’s victim wants the state government to pay $500,000 compensation for his abuse. But first, bureaucrats want the criminal’s $405,000 seaside home.

Police & Courts

March 27 2025David Speirs - Former Libs leader on drug supply charge. Pleads guilty, seen leaving court.Pic. RoyVPhotography

From ‘never, never, never’ to ‘guilty’: David Speirs’ court saga

How did the alternative premier of SA end up in a court, admitting he supplied drugs? It’s a tale of multiple videos, press conferences and legal hearings.

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David Speirs makes shock plea on drugs charges

David Speirs has made a shock admission in court over his drug supply charges, after earlier claiming a video of him appearing to snort a white powder was a fake. Watch it here.

Police & Courts

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JUNE 5, 2024: Alleged parent poisoner Raelene Polymiadis leaves the Adelaide Magistrates Court after pleading not guilty. Picture: NewsWire / Brenton Edwards

‘Blatant disregard’: Alleged murderer caught in bail breach lie

An alleged parent-poisoning murderer who was caught on CCTV breaching her bail has avoided further conviction.

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Steven Perrymeant and Duncan Langford-Glass in the YouTube videos. Pictures: YouTube

Adelaide YouTuber accused of child sex offending overseas

Film maker. YouTuber. Child sex offender? Detectives have accused this man of dozens of crimes – both in Australia and overseas. Now, we reveal his identity for the first time.

Police & Courts

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - SEPTEMBER 12, 2024: Marco Yandle is seen leaving Adelaide Supreme Court .The DPP appealing against his suspended sentence for his role in the Kudla death of Steve Murphy. Picture: NewsWire / Roy VanDerVegt

Kudla murderer ‘evacuated’ to hospital – as son tells all

The fallout from the murder of Steve Murphy continues, a court has heard, with his killer rushed to hospital and his son’s deepest thoughts on the crime revealed.

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