Man Accused Of Killing Step-Child Remanded In Custody
An accused Lawak Lorenzo Henzel (23), has made a brief appearance in the Petrusville District Court, where he is facing a charge of murder. The accused is alleged to have stabbed his 03-year-old stepson to death. During his appearance, the accused did not indicate his intention to apply for bail.
On 25 July 2022, the accused who is the stepfather to the victim, is alleged to have argued with the toddler's mother, who was his ex-girlfriend. The toddler's mother went to the suspect’s house, to collect her clothes, and he refused her entry into the house. The mother walked away, and the accused refused to hand over the toddler.
She was later accompanied back to the suspect’s house by the police, and upon her arrival, the 03-year-old boy’s toddler's body was discovered with multiple stabbed wounds. The suspect was found hiding under the bed and was arrested and charged with murder.
The accused will be remanded in custody, until his next court appearance on 04 October 2022. The investigations led by the Police are continuing in this matter.
Issued by:
Mojalefa Senokoatsane
NPA Regional Spokesperson
Northern Cape Division
073 423 3539