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27 September 2019

Mooinooi – Koos Strydom, the alleged ‘master mind’ behind the murder of Joey and Anisha van Niekerk, was reported dead by national media on Friday 20 September.


It was reported that Koos was found unconscious in his cell and was transported to hospital where he was declared braindead. Various attempts by Platinum Weekly to contact correctional services for information were unsuccessful.


Koos, together with four other suspects accused of murdering Joey and Anisha van Niekerk were on trial in August. During the three-week trial, various witnesses and experts testified about the events that transpired leading up to the murder of the two women.


Initially, eight individuals were arrested in connection with the case but three have since turned state witnesses. One state witness, Wilhelm Loubser, died in a motorcycle accident on 3 November 2018.


The murdered couple went missing on 10 December 2017 after leaving their home in Mooinooi to make arrangements for Joey’s father’s funeral. They were kidnapped, raped and killed, their bodies soaked in acid and burned beyond recognition. The burned-out shell of their vehicle was found on 16 December 2017 in the Magaliesburg area.


The case was placed on the roll to continue in November this year.

Joey and Anisha van Niekerk

 

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