Murderer convicted of 1999 crime back in custody for breaching parole
Garry Thompson, a convicted murderer, has been returned to custody for breaching his parole by using drugs. He was originally sentenced to life in prison for the 1999 murder of Jodi-Ann Trueman and had been released on parole in January 2021. After multiple drug test failures, he must now serve an additional 12 months in prison before being eligible to reapply for parole.
- ▪Garry Thompson was convicted of the 1999 murder of Jodi-Ann Trueman and sentenced to life in prison.
- ▪He breached his parole by testing positive for drugs multiple times after his release.
- ▪Thompson has been ordered to serve an additional 12 months in custody for these breaches.
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Drug-linked murderer Garry Thompson returned to jail for breaching paroleBy Jordanna SchrieverTopic:HomicideWed 27 May 2026 at 6:12amWed 27 May 2026 at 6:12amWed 27 May 2026 at 6:12amGarry Thompson was jailed for life by South Australia's Supreme Court for the 1999 murder of Jodi-Ann Trueman. (ABC News: Che Chorley)In short:Convicted murderer Garry Thompson must serve a further 12 months in prison after breaching his parole by using drugs.In 2001, Thompson was sentenced to life in prison with an 18-year non-parole period for the 1999 murder of Jodi-Ann Trueman in Adelaide's inner west.What's next?Thompson will become eligible to re-apply for parole in September this year.abc.net.au/news/murderer-garry-thompson-parole-breaches/106723694Link copiedShareShare articleA convicted murderer who…
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