Man jailed for fatally amputating man's foot using circular saw
John Yalu has been sentenced to nine years in prison for the manslaughter of Kalman Tal, who died after Yalu amputated his leg with a circular saw. Tal, who suffered from schizophrenia, had sought the amputation due to chronic pain. The victim's family expressed their distress over the lack of care he received prior to his death.
- ▪John Yalu was found guilty of manslaughter after amputating Kalman Tal's leg in February 2022.
- ▪Tal had been offering cash to individuals for an amputation due to chronic pain.
- ▪Yalu will be eligible for parole in August and will be deported to Vanuatu after his release.
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Man jailed for fatally amputating man's foot as victim's family reveals distressBy Christopher TestaABC Far NorthTopic:CourtsMon 25 May 2026 at 2:08pmMon 25 May 2026 at 2:08pmMon 25 May 2026 at 2:08pmJohn Yalu used a circular saw to amputate the 66-year-old's foot. (Facebook)In short:John Yalu has been sentenced to nine years in prison for fatally amputating Kalman Tal's leg with a circular saw in February 2022.The siblings and eldest son of Mr Tal, 66, told a court he suffered from schizophrenia and deserved better care.What's next?Yalu would be eligible for parole in August, and would be deported to Vanuatu after his eventual release from prison, the court heard.abc.net.au/news/john-yalu-jailed-manslaughter-circular-saw-death-of-kalman-tal/106717458Link copiedShareShare articleLoved…
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