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Kevin James Pettiford, 38, to spend at least 26 years in prison after admitting to 2019 murder of Andrew Whyte Murray

Kevin James Pettiford, who described himself as evil and “the Hand of Death”, had expressed a desire to become Australia’s most prolific serial killer.

A jury ruled that Kevin James Pettiford killed a homeless man by bludgeoning him to death with rocks at a park in Tweed Heads before slashing the thoat of an inmate behind bars.

Premium Content Subscriber only A man accused of murdering a homeless man in Tweed Heads has had his case delayed once again in court on Friday. Kevin James Pettiford, 35, remains in custody as he faces murder and attempted murder charges over an alleged incident on November 21, 2019. Police will allege Mr Pettiford killed Andrew Whyte Murray, who was homeless at the time. A crime scene at Tweed Heads Jack Evans Boat Harbour Park where a man was found dead in a sleeping bag. Picture: Jodie Calcott.   They will allege Mr Murray was sleeping at Jack Evans Boat Harbour when he was attack...

Premium Content Subscriber only The case against a man charged with murdering a rough sleeper in Tweed Heads will return to court in March. Kevin James Pettitford, 35, remains in custody in Goulburn charged with murder and attempted murder over an alleged incident on November 21, 2019. Police will allege Mr Pettitford killed Andrew Whyte Murray, who was homeless at the time. They will allege Mr Murray was sleeping at Jack Evans Boat Harbour when he was attacked. Police have said a couple walking their dog about 11am the following day found Mr Murray's body. The crime scene at Jack Evans...