Convicted axe murderer Henri van Breda’s legal team will be applying for leave to appeal both his conviction and sentence.
The 23-year-old was on Thursday handed three life sentences for killing his parents and older brother, 15 years for the attempted murder of his younger sister and 12 months for defeating the administration of justice.
Van Breda murdered his family in their Stellenbosh home in 2015 but has denied carrying out the attack throughout his trial. Following the sentencing, advocate Pieter Botha has told the court the defence will appeal.
Judge Siraj Desai has requested this matter be handled on 27 June
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Count 1 is for the murder of Rudi van Breda (life sentence), Count 2 is for the murder of Martin van Breda (life sentence), Count 3 is for the murder of Teresa van Breda (life sentence), Count 4 is for the attempted murder of Marli van Breda (15 year sentence) and Count 5 is for obstructing the course of justice (12 months imprisonment).
Source – EWN
