A North West man has been found guilty of murdering his ex-girlfriend and her mother. The man was also found guilty of shooting his two-year-old daughter and his ex-girlfriend's brother.
A North West man was found guilty of murdering his ex-girlfriend and her mother. He also shot his 2-year-old daughter and his ex-girlfriend's brother.A North West security guard has been convicted of his ex-girlfriend's murder.His 2-year-old daughter and his ex-girlfriend's brother were wounded A North West man has been found guilty of murdering his ex-girlfriend and her mother.They both survived.
On Monday, the North West High Court found the security guard guilty of two counts of murder and two of attempted murder. He cannot be named to protect the identity of his child.National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Henry Mamothame said the man left his post without permission on 25 September 2018, and went to his ex-girlfriend's home in Lonely Park village near Mahikeng.
"An argument ensued between them, and he subsequently shot her while she was screaming for her mom to help. The mother emerged from inside the house to investigate, and he shot her."The ex-girlfriend's brother was shot when he came out of his home to investigate.On his way out of the yard, [the man] was approached by his two-year-old child, and he shot her.
"She was rushed [to a medical facility] and survived the ordeal. [The man] was arrested in Setlagole village later and was denied bail." It emerged in court that the relationship between the man and his ex-girlfriend was characterised by fights and abuse. A protection order had been granted to the woman, Mamothame said.He will remain in custody until sentencing, which is expected to take place on 28 April, according to Mamothame.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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