25 Years Imprisonment For Man Who Killed Family Friends

The Pietermaritzburg High Court sentenced Shane Steven Boucher (38), to an effective 25 years imprisonment, after he pleaded guilty to the murders of Rita Westfahl (76), and her daughter, Carol Lesley Westfahl (58), in May 2022. Boucher also pleaded guilty to theft. Boucher knew the women for 15 years, as they lived near his mother’s house in the Oribi area, outside Pietermaritzburg.

Nine Murder Accused Remain In Custody While Investigations Are Underway

The Taung Magistrates’ Court, postponed the case against nine accused, of murder to 27 July 2022, for further investigations. They have all abandoned their bail applications. Police reports reveal that Oleogeng Donald Bohelo (29), Tumisang Duncan Lobelo (23), Bakang Makolonkwane (42), Mosepele Gideon Mompati (64), Amos Mbolelo Sanoke (27), Grace Molemoeng Segacwe (41), Frans Seabelo Thae (54), Gobonamang Thae (39) and Tekoetsile Francis Thae (58), were arrested on Wednesday, 29 June 2022.

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