BREAKING NEWS: Pelser’s ‘confession’ to wife, read in court
ROODEPOORT - Shocking details of the day of the murder have emerged in court
It has emerged during the formal bail hearing of Marthinus Pelser, that two notes were left in a book in the kitchen of the home the couple shared.
The notes, written in Afrikaans, translate to:
“Bianca, I am really sorry. Don’t look into Deon’s cot. Phone the police. I am sorry, please know that I will always love you. PS Ruan.”
The second note read:
“I am in the veld next to the complex. Send somebody.” Words were also scratched out of the note.
@RoodepoortNorth note translating into: "Bianca i am really sorry. Dont look into Deon's cot. Phone the police."
— Mari Oosthuizen (@oosthuizen_mari) September 9, 2016
During the hearing, chilling details about the six-month-old baby boy’s murder were revealed. According to the investigating officer, the baby was half naked and his face, chest and hands were so severely burned that the skin was removed.
Supporters of baby Deon, filled the court room, wearing white.
A petition, started by community members, objecting to Pelser’s bail application, has reached nearly 700 signatures.
@RoodepoortNorth community not happy. Court full and petition to not get bail signed with 657 signatures says investigating officer
— Mari Oosthuizen (@oosthuizen_mari) September 9, 2016
The state has argued that this should be treated as a Schedule 6 offence, and has vehemently opposed bail.
This is a developing story. More details to follow.
@RoodepoortNorth investigating officer says.. "that is not humanity. To injure your son and than run away."
— Mari Oosthuizen (@oosthuizen_mari) September 9, 2016
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