Cheslin marsh
Hannah Cornelius’s killers 'failed to demonstrate remorse for actions'
Vernon Witbooi, Geraldo Parsons and Eben Van Niekerk have received life sentences for Cornelius’s rape and murder.
Vernon Witbooi, Geraldo Parsons and Eben Van Niekerk were found guilty of rape, murder, attempted murder, kidnapping and robbery last week.
Hannah Cornelius and her friend Cheslin Marsh were hijacked in Stellenbosch in May last year. She was raped and stabbed to death after the young man was assaulted and left for dead.
Marilyn Marsh sobbed as she told the court she feels the pain Hannah Cornelius’s family is going through, while she’s fortunate to still have her son.
Three State witnesses could testify in aggravation of sentence in Hannah Cornelius’s rape and murder trial.
Vernon Witbooi, Geraldo Parsons and Eben van Niekerk have also been convicted of rape, robbery and kidnapping, as well as the attempted murder of Cheslin Marsh.
Cheslin Marsh was left for dead by the four men who killed and raped Cornelius last year. Marsh is now deaf in one ear following the attack.
The 21-year-old Hannah Cornelius and her friend Cheslin Marsh were hijacked last may last in Stellenbosch.
Sergeant Marlon Appollis found a cell phone, lighter, three rings, cash and part of a broken condom in one of the accused's possession.
State pathologist Deidre Abrahams has testified about various injuries Hannah Cornelius sustained before she died.
Cheslin Marsh (22) was with Hannah Cornelius (21) when they were hijacked in Stellenbosch in May last year.