17/11/2023
CHEVONNE RUSCH MURDER TRIAL - JUDGEMENT WILL BE HANDED DOWN TODAY
The two accused, Rochelle Botha and Stefan van Niekerk will appear in the Johannesburg High Court for judgement today.
We know justice will prevail. We will keep you posted.
THE STORY
The trial of the two accused, Rochelle Botha, and Stefan van Niekerk was concluded in the Palm Ridge High Court yesterday and the judge is expected to deliver a verdict in the case on 17 November in the Johannesburg High Court.
Botha and ex-fiancΓ© Stefan van Niekerk face charges of not only murder, but attempted murder, r**e, human trafficking, and child abuse as well.
During the trial both defendants denied having a hand in Chevonneβs death.
The court heard about the extent of the abuse and neglect of not only Chevonne, but her SIBLINGS as well.
Both Botha (accused 1) and Van Niekerk (accused 2) kept repeating they βdo not knowβ, βcannot rememberβ or have no answers to the questions posed by the State Prosecutor, Advocate Riana Williams.
Van Niekerk claimed he was unaware of the wounds and injuries on Chevonneβs body and claimed she had fallen down stairs days before her death.
A total of 49 wounds, bruises, abrasions, and scars were recorded all over her body by the pathologist.
We will keep you posted of the verdict.
PHOTO CREDIT NETWERK 24: BREYTEN CUPIDO
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