Man jailed for fatally amputating man's foot using circular saw
By Christopher Testa
Kalman Tal's loved ones have told of their distress at how the 66-year-old's leg was amputated in a public park. Farm worker John Yalu has today been sentenced for manslaughter.
Farm worker found not guilty of circular saw amputation murder
By Christopher Testa
The jury has returned its verdict in the case of a man who killed pensioner Kalman Tal. The 66-year-old died shortly after paying $5,000 to have his leg amputated in a park.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-22/jury-returns-verdict-john-yalu-circular-saw-trial/106708122
Farm worker 'felt sorry' for pensioner who wanted his leg amputated, court hears
By Christopher Testa
A jury hears a recording of John Yalu explaining to police that he panicked after he amputated the leg of a 66-year-old man he then realised was dying. The 41-year-old is standing trial for murder.
Pensioner offered cash for amputation weeks before death, court told
By Christopher Testa
Witnesses have given evidence about a 66-year-old Queensland man shopping around for someone in his town to amputate his leg in the weeks before he died at a public park.
Farm worker given $5,000 cash to perform fatal amputation, court hears
By Christopher Testa
Kalman Tal, 66, died soon after he asked for his left foot to be cut off in a public park with a battery-powered saw, a court has heard, but the man who performed the amputation has pleaded not guilty to murder.
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