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#KrugersdorpMurders trial date confirmed – don’t miss it

11 murders, identity theft, fraud and even aggravated assault – these are the charges facing the Steyns and Zak Valentine.

The Steyns (Marcel, Leroux, Marinda and Cecilia), together with Zak Valentine, who are accused of murdering 11 people over the course of four years, will be appearing in the Johannesburg High Court on Monday, 16 April in Courtroom 2F.

This will mark the first day of their trial which is expected to last until 29 June. They are also facing additional charges of racketeering, aggravated assault, being in possession of an unlicensed firearm, committing fraud and identity theft.

A timeline of the 11 murders the court charged the accused with. Image: Bianca Pindral

Valentine’s wife Micheala is believed to be the youngest of the victims as she was only 25 years old when her body was found, whereas Pastor Reginald Bendixen was the oldest at 75.

For more in-depth information about the trial, read here: Krugersdorp #TripleMurder suspects appear in Johannesburg High Court today

The victims had various occupations, ranging from a property agent to an accountant, a hawker and a pastor.

Also Read: Triple murder accused now charged with 11 murders

The News will report on the court proceedings as soon as information becomes available.

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