Grandson Charged For Grandmother’s Murder

Jay Peters, a 25-year-old man appeared before the Nelspruit Magistrates’ Court earlier this morning, facing charges of murder, malicious damage to property and defeating the ends of justice.

The accused was residing with his grandmother Susanna Kilmister(68), in Cromdale farm, Nelspruit.

It is alleged that on 28 February 2022, the accused and the victim had a heated argument, which led to the accused assaulting the victim until she died. Peters was arrested the same day at the scene.

The matter was remanded to 10 March 2022, for a formal bail application.

Issued by

Monica Nyuswa

Regional Spokesperson

Mpumalanga

013 0450625/0764855446

mnyuswa@npa.gov.za

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