State witnesses in the murder case against Anton Bouwer are reportedly being intimidated and threatened by a man masquerading as an attorney.
This was revealed in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on July 24 by State prosecutor Ninette Lambden.
Bouwer was arrested on January 22 after he allegedly went on a shooting spree and killed his parents, Robert (78) and Bettie (73), at their Bredell home before going to his home in Fairleads and fatally shooting his stepdaughter, Natasha (23), and domestic worker, Elizabeth Mahlangu (56).
His wife, Adélle (43), was also shot and airlifted to the hospital. She survived the shooting.
Lambden told the court that the identity of the man who claims to be the family’s attorney is known to the State and they are considering charging him criminally.
Bouwer’s attorney, Advocate Hugo van der Westhuizen, refuted these claims, saying his client is being framed.
He explained that he had no knowledge of this and was a bit puzzled about why the State didn’t inform him about these developments.
Outstanding evidence, which forms part of the investigation, forced another postponement of the matter.
Lambden hinted that the State is also investigating another criminal matter against the accused, which occurred in 2011.
Bouwer’s attorney expressed concerns that the case has been delayed for months while his client remains in custody.
The case was postponed to September 20 for further investigations.
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