2025/01/28 |
Media Statement
WESTERN CAPE – Today, 28 January 2025, the Blue Downs Magistrates’ court sentenced a 15-year-old accused to ten years direct imprisonment for murder, three years for the illegal possession of a firearm and one year for the illegal possession of ammunition. This sentence followed after the accused shot and killed Naeema Marshall, 14 at the time of the incident who was visiting her aunt in Kleinvlei on Monday, 17 July 2023 after she refused to give him a kiss. The case was assigned to Provincial Organized Crime and Anti-Gang Unit detectives who built a strong case by collecting evidence and witness statements to present before court. The accused was found guilty on 28 November 2024 for the charges that were brought before court. He remained in custody for the duration of the trial and it was proven beyond reasonable doubt that he was guilty of murder. The sentences imposed will run concurrently. The Western Cape police management lauded the investigation team and the prosecutor on a job well done. Ends
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