South African police have launched a manhunt for convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester who escaped from a privately-run maximum security prison under bizarre circumstances.
March 29, 2023 / 2:58 PMwho escaped from a privately-run maximum security prison in the Free State province under bizarre circumstances.
But now it appears Bester escaped from his cell amid the fire and has been living lavishly in Johannesburg's posh Hyde Park suburb. The fire appears to have been part of Bester's elaborate prison escape which has raised many questions about the possible involvement of prison officials. While in prison Bester used a laptop he had for studies to run an event and production company, according to the GroundUp report. At one point he addressed a conference from his prison cell, wearing a tie and telling other attendees that he was speaking from the U.S., said the report.
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