Masoyi murder accused abandons bail
Murder accused Julius Thabiso Mndawe (25) appeared on various counts of murder at the Masoyi Periodical Court.
MASOYI – Murder accused Julius Thabiso Mndawe (25) appeared on five counts of murder at the Masoyi Periodical Court on July 19.
Four additional murder charges were added on a single charge sheet during his bail application.
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The Numbi resident stands accused of raping, killing and concealing his victims’ bodies in his garden, over a period of more than two years.
According to provincial police spokesperson, Col Mtsholi Bhembe, he abandoned his bail application for fear of retaliation from angry community members.
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The alleged serial killer was remanded in custody until August 28, for further investigation by the police into the murders which took place.