The Murder of Richard Kelvin

About this episode

This episode explores the chilling murder of 15-year-old Richard Kelvin by Bevan Spencer von Einem in Adelaide.

In this episode of Crime Curious, we’re heading to Adelaide — a city known for beaches, wine, and, unfortunately, one of the most chilling figures in Australian true crime: Bevan Spencer von Einem. Von Einem was the quiet, well‑spoken accountant who blended into the background… until the abduction and murder of 15‑year‑old Richard Kelvin shattered that illusion and exposed a far darker reality. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a disturbing pattern of drugging's, assaults, and whispered rumors about a shadowy group of men preying on vulnerable teens. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover Art By: Charnell Bevan Spencer von Einem - Wikipedia Convicted South Australian child killer Bevan Spencer von Einem dies in jail | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site for latest headlines Bevan Spencer von Einem: Australia's Most Notorious Killer Near Death — His Illness and Crimes Revisited | IBTimes UK Notorious child killer dies, taking truth to the grave | The Canberra…

People in this episode

Host: Crime Curious Podcast

Topics covered

• true crime
• murder
• abduction
• investigation
• Australian crime
• child killer

Keywords

• Richard Kelvin
• Bevan Spencer von Einem
• true crime
• murder
• abduction
• Adelaide

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Adelaide

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