The late Jesse Hess's second cousin David van Boven has been sentenced to two life sentences for murdering her and her grandfather Chris Lategan in 2019. | itchybyte
Van Boven's accomplice Tasliem Ambrose, who was acquitted of the murders, was sentenced to six years for his part in the robberies during the attack.Judge Judith Cloete of the Western Cape High Court said Van Boven had shown absolutely no remorse for the"vile" crimes, in contrast to Ambrose, who confessed and apologised to the grieving families. ALSO READ | The murder elicited widespread outrage across the country, with both Hess and Uyinene Mrwetyana being killed just days apart.
Van Boven was convicted of murder, two counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances, sexual assault, and fraud. A sock was found taped inside Hess' mouth when she was found, indicating a terrifying death. Hess was a theology student at the University of the Western Cape.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features.
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