It has been reported that three men have been found guilty for the murder of Betty Ketani.
Carrington Laughton and two policemen brothers, Carel and David Ranger, were convicted of murder, culpable homicide and kidnapping earlier today.
The EXPRESS reported in October 2015 that both the state and defence teams presented closing arguments on October 15.
The Yeoville SAPS communications officer, Constable Thabo Malatji, then said the state called more than 30 witnesses.
The case started in June 2012 when a letter of confession was discovered by the owners of a house in Kenilworth, South of Johannesburg.
“Some months after buying the house, the family was doing routine renovations when they discovered a pile of papers under a carpet. One of the letters began with the words; ‘If you are reading this, then I am dead’,” said Const Malatji.
He said the letter stated the first attempt on Ketani’s life failed. She was hospitalised with brain damage and trauma.
“It was also explained how Ketani was kidnapped from the hospital with the help of two policemen brothers, and eventually killed. The letter also explained how three other people were kidnapped and tortured in the process,” said Cost Malatji.
He said the letter stated names, telephone numbers, ID numbers, addresses and how to find evidence about the crime.
“The letter gave details about secret recordings and torture,” he said.
Const Malatji said a team of detectives, including those from the Yeovile SAPS, followed the case.
He added that a month later, six people, including the author of the letter, were arrested.
