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Rob Packham pictured in the Western Cape High Court on Wednesday, 12 June 2019, after being sentenced to 22 years in prison for his wife's murder. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

Rob packham trial

Judge finds Packham's actions morally reprehensible, sentences him to 22 years

By Cindy Archillies

Constantia businessman Rob Packham has been handed a 20-year sentence for the murder of his wife.

  • Convicted wife killer Rob Packham appears in the Western Cape High Court on 19 March. Picture: Lauren Isaacs/EWN.

    Sentencing arguments in Rob Packham trial to resume

    The Constantia businessman was found guilty in the Western Cape High Court last month of the murder of Gill Packham and defeating or obstructing the administration of justice.

    1165 days ago
  • Convicted wife killer Rob Packham appears in the Western Cape High Court on 19 March. Picture: Lauren Isaacs/EWN.

    Wife murderer Rob Packham branded a liar by court

    The Constantia businessman was found guilty of killing Gill Packham and defeating or obstructing the administration of justice.

    1185 days ago
  • FILE: Rob Packham. Picture: Lauren Isaacs/EWN

    Rob Packham guilty of murdering wife Gill Packham

    The Constantia businessman was arrested shortly after Gill Packham’s body was found in the boot of her burnt-out BMW at the Diep River train station in February 2018.

    1185 days ago
  • Convicted wife killer Rob Packham appears in the Western Cape High Court on 19 March. Picture: Lauren Isaacs/EWN.

    Rob Packham claims wife could've been kidnapped & murdered

    Rob Packham has offered a different scenario, saying there’s a possibility his wife could have been kidnapped by an unknown culprit.

    1218 days ago
  • Alleged wife killer Rob Packham. Picture: Lauren Isaacs/EWN

    State concludes cross-examination of Rob Packham

    Gill Packham's body was found in the boot of her burnt out BMW at Diep River Train Station in February 2018.

    1219 days ago
  • Convicted wife killer Rob Packham appears in the Western Cape High Court on 19 March. Picture: Lauren Isaacs/EWN.

    Alleged wife killer Rob Packham explains presence of blood droplets in home

    DNA tests showed the blood in the garage and car belonged to Gill Packham while the blood in the en suite bathroom belonged to Rob Packham.

    1220 days ago
  • FILE: Murder accused Rob Packham at the Western Cape High Court on 11 March 2019. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN

    Calm and collected: Rob Packham takes the stand in own defence

    A calm and collected Rob Packham has been testifying in his own defence, answering all questions put to him clearly and without hesitation and showing no emotion.

    1220 days ago
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