Captain gerhard van wyk
Cold case: Laughton & co-accused challenge state evidence
In the application, which is over 40 pages, Laughton’s lawyers accuse the state of failing to prove its case.
Attacks on credibility & questions about his past greeted Captain Gerhard van Wyk on his return to court.
Defence advocate Laurence Hodes questioned every aspect of the investigation.
The court heard Captain Gerhard van Wyk can’t continue giving evidence this year because of stress.
Captain Gerhard van Wyk is the state's final witness and has already spent five days on the stand.
The court heard that Betty Ketani was respected and well-looked after by the owner of Cranks restaurant.
The defence accused Gerhard Van Wyk of double standards when dealing with suspects.
Captain Gerhard Van Wyk can expect to spend the rest of the week being questioned.