In a dramatic turn of events, the South Gauteng: Johannesburg High Court decided to let Marinda Steyn, mother of Marcel and Leroux, hear her fate today after she signed a plea bargain earlier this morning.
Her son Leroux also signed a plea bargain and Judge Lamont sentenced him to 25 years’ imprisonment. He left the courtroom in tears.
Initially it was decided to postpone the rest of the proceedings until tomorrow, but the court asked for a short recess, whereafter Marinda was asked to take the stand, this time alone.
Read more about today’s court proceedings here: [IN COURT] #KrugersdorpMurders – Marinda to hear her fate shortly
Marinda admitted to charges of racketeering, murder, robbery, accessory after the fact of murder, fraud, and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. She said she understood the charges and admitted to all of them. She wanted to be found guilty on account of her admissions.
“One has choices and one must bear the consequences,” Marinda said when asked about her sentencing.
Marinda was sentenced to 11 life sentences and 115 years’ imprisonment, all to run concurrently. She will spend the rest of her life behind bars.
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