'Sarcastic, argumentative and dishonest': State argues for conviction of Packham, 'well rehearsed' version should be rejected | JennaEtheridge
Constantia businessman Rob Packham gave a false version of how his wife Gill died in February 2018, and should be convicted for her murder and misleading police in their investigation, the State argued on Wednesday.
"The accused's defence is one of a bare denial of being involved in the crimes he is charged with," she said, pointing out that he had never offered a plea explanation. "He, however, soon demonstrated a marked inability to give plausible explanations for his version and his actions during the relevant times."
She said Packham had admitted to being dishonest in his communications and conduct, a point that Judge Elize Steyn also made on Wednesday when she said he was economical with the truth in his relationships.
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