Nafiz Modack trial: Zane Kilian tells court he feared for his life after finding out about Kinnear’s murder
Nafiz Modack trial: Zane Kilian tells court he feared for his life after finding out about Kinnear’s murder! Alleged underworld gang boss Nafiz Modack’s co-accused, Zane Kilian, has told the Western Cape High Court that he feared for his life after learning that top police officer Charl Kinnear had been murdered.
Kilian, who is accused of tracking Kinnear’s whereabouts before his assassination in September 2020, was cross-examined in court on Thursday.
Kilian’s Connection to Kinnear’s Murder
Charl Kinnear, an elite detective investigating organized crime, was shot dead outside his home in Bishop Lavis. His assassination sent shockwaves through the law enforcement community.
Zane Kilian, a former professional rugby player turned debt collector, is accused of pinging Kinnear’s cellphone multiple times before his murder.
Under cross-examination, Judge Robert Henney questioned Kilian about his involvement in the case. The judge challenged Kilian’s claim that he had no idea Kinnear would be killed.
Kilian insisted that he was merely following orders from Nafiz Modack, who allegedly told him to track Kinnear’s location.
“Modack said Kinnear wanted him dead,” Kilian told the court.
He claimed that Modack’s goal was not to harm Kinnear but to embarrass him by repossessing his car.
Legal Cover-Up?
In court, State Prosecutor Greg Wolmarens presented messages exchanged between Kilian and criminal defense lawyer Eric Bryer.
The prosecution argued that these messages showed an attempt to cover up the real reason Kilian had been tracking Kinnear.
On the day of Kinnear’s murder, Modack allegedly called Kilian and told him to contact Bryer.
Judge Henney questioned Kilian’s need for a lawyer if his work was indeed legitimate.
“Why would you need an attorney if you and Modack believed you were doing nothing wrong?” the judge asked.
Kilian had no clear response to this question.
Threats Against Kilian and His Family
Kilian also made a shocking revelation about the threats he allegedly received after Kinnear was killed.
According to Kilian, on the day of his arrest, Eric Bryer warned him to keep quiet.
“He told me that if I spoke, I would have to pick out coffins for myself and my children.”
This statement raised concerns about intimidation and the dangerous nature of the criminal networks involved in Kinnear’s murder.
Kilian’s claims added another layer of mystery and tension to an already complex case.
Trial Continues Monday
With Kilian’s testimony raising new questions, the court case will continue on Monday.
Legal experts expect more explosive revelations as the State seeks to prove that Kinnear’s murder was carefully orchestrated by organized crime figures.
Kilian remains one of the key figures in the case, as prosecutors work to connect the dots between his actions, Modack’s alleged orders, and Kinnear’s tragic assassination.
The trial is being closely watched as South Africa grapples with the deep-rooted influence of underworld crime and the dangers faced by law enforcement officers fighting corruption.
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