Woman jailed for helping man evade police after ex-wife's death

Anastasia Marshall will be eligible for parole in May; a verdict in Johnathan Paul Parker's murder trial is still pending

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Published23 October 2026

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A woman who helped a man evade police after her ex-wife's death in 2023 has been jailed for one year, 11 months and 16 days, and will be eligible for parole in May next year. Anastasia Marshall, 32, pleaded guilty to assisting Johnathan Paul Parker evade apprehension or prosecution following the death of Krystal Marshall, 38. Parker has pleaded not guilty to murder. A verdict is pending.

Sentencing Marshall on Friday, Justice Sandi McDonald said her conduct had left Krystal Marshall's family and friends "deeply betrayed."

Outside court, Krystal Marshall's mother, Maureen Brown, said she felt "dead" and had "nothing" left. "I don't think justice has been done, but it will be when she goes to heaven and meets our Lord because I'm a Christian," Brown said, holding a photo of her daughter. "I just want everyone to know this is my daughter, my baby." She thanked everyone involved in the case for "the kindness that they gave us and the understanding."

Marshall was sentenced to one year, 11 months and 16 days behind bars with a non-parole period of seven months.

Analysis

Why This Matters

The sentence shows the courts treating assistance after a crime as serious even while the alleged killer's own trial remains unresolved.
Krystal Marshall's family says it has not received the justice it wanted, and Anastasia Marshall could be freed as early as May next year.
The case has drawn attention to the circumstances inside the Aldinga Beach home, where the judge described a toxic atmosphere and heavy drug use.

Background

Krystal Marshall and Anastasia Marshall were separated at the time of Krystal's death, but Krystal had allowed her ex-wife and her ex-wife's new partner to live with her. In October 2023, a fire at the home led to the discovery of Krystal's body. Parker admitted destroying her remains but denied murder, and his trial verdict is still pending. Anastasia Marshall pleaded guilty to assisting an offender and was sentenced on Friday.

Key Perspectives

The court: Justice McDonald found that Marshall had full knowledge of what happened to Krystal, chose to align herself with Parker, and exploited Krystal's ongoing care and support while keeping the relationship secret. The victim's family: Krystal's mother, Maureen Brown, says she feels "dead" and that justice has not been done, while thanking investigators and supporters for their kindness. The alleged killer: Johnathan Paul Parker has admitted to destroying human remains but continues to deny murder. His verdict has not yet been delivered.

What to Watch

The pending verdict in Johnathan Paul Parker's murder trial, which will determine who is ultimately held responsible for Krystal Marshall's death.
Anastasia Marshall's parole eligibility in May next year.
The conclusion of Parker's trial, the last unresolved element of the case.

Sources

Woman jailed for helping ex-wife's alleged murderer evade police · Adelaide articles feed
Woman jailed for helping ex-wife's alleged murderer evade police · Just In

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SupportedThe headline says a woman was jailed for helping a man evade police after her ex-wife’s death.Adelaide articles feed: “Woman jailed for helping ex-wife's alleged murderer evade police.”
Partly supportedThe summary says Anastasia Marshall will be eligible for parole in May.Adelaide articles feed: “She will be eligible for parole in May next year.”
SupportedThe summary says a verdict in Johnathan Paul Parker’s murder trial is still pending.Adelaide articles feed: “A verdict is yet to be delivered.”
SupportedAnastasia Marshall was sentenced to one year, 11 months and 16 days behind bars.Adelaide articles feed: “Justice McDonald sentenced Anastasia Marshall to one year, 11 months and 16 days behind bars with a non-parole period of seven months.”
SupportedAnastasia Marshall, 32, pleaded guilty to assisting Johnathan Paul Parker evade apprehension or prosecution after Krystal Marshall’s death.Adelaide articles feed: “Anastasia Marshall, 32, previously pleaded guilty to assisting her new lover Johnathan Paul Parker escape apprehension or prosecution after he set the remains of her ex-wife Krystal Marshall, 38, on fire in October 2023.”
Partly supportedParker has pleaded not guilty to murder.Adelaide articles feed: “Parker previously pleaded guilty to a count of destroying human remains, but also stood trial earlier this year after denying he murdered the 38-year-old.”
SupportedJustice Sandi McDonald said Marshall’s conduct left Krystal Marshall’s family and friends “deeply betrayed.”Adelaide articles feed: “it is apparent from the victim impact statement's that your relationship with Krystal, and the role that you played after her death, have left those who loved her feeling deeply betrayed by your conduct,”
Partly supportedBrown said she felt “dead” and had “nothing” left.Adelaide articles feed: “Krystal Marshall’s mother Maureen Brown said she had “nothing” in her and felt “dead”.”
SupportedBrown said, “I don't think justice has been done, but it will be when she goes to heaven and meets our Lord because I'm a Christian.”Adelaide articles feed: ““I don't think justice has been done, but it will be when she goes to heaven and meets our Lord because I'm a Christian,” she said.”
SupportedBrown said, “I just want everyone to know this is my daughter, my baby.”Adelaide articles feed: ““I just want everyone to know this is my daughter, my baby,” she said.”
SupportedBrown thanked everyone involved in the case for “the kindness that they gave us and the understanding.”Adelaide articles feed: ““I want to thank everyone who that was involved in the case -- the kindness that they gave us and the understanding.””
SupportedMarshall’s non-parole period was seven months.Adelaide articles feed: “Justice McDonald sentenced Anastasia Marshall to one year, 11 months and 16 days behind bars with a non-parole period of seven months.”