In a surprise move, a man arrested after the discovery of six decomposed bodies in his father's workshop has been charged with a single count of murder. | ntwaagae
The prosecutor, Nazley January, said the State had evidence which linked the man to a single count of murder.January pleaded with the magistrate, Betty Khumalo, to prevent the media and the gallery from capturing images and publishing the accused's name."Revealing the identity of the suspect could compromise the identity parade," said January.
"You are entitled to apply for bail. The police want to keep you at the Johannesburg Prison. At this moment, you are innocent until proven guilty. If the State succeeds in prosecuting you, it means you will be faced with the prescribed minimum sentence of life. I believe your lawyer has advised you accordingly," said Khumalo.
"We are not contradicting ourselves as the State. When the accused was arrested, six bodies were discovered. The SAPS then said he would be facing six counts of murder," Mjonondwane said. "The prerogative to place charges lies with the NPA. [Looking at] what is currently contained in the docket, the only charge we can proffer is a single count of murder."We have requested that his name be concealed at this stage. We don't want to jeopardise the purpose of the identity parade that might be conducted. We have been given an opportunity to prepare our investigation into what we want to present in opposing his bail.
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