Rob packham trial
Judge finds Packham's actions morally reprehensible, sentences him to 22 years
Constantia businessman Rob Packham has been handed a 20-year sentence for the murder of his wife.
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.
The Constantia businessman was found guilty of killing Gill Packham and defeating or obstructing the administration of justice.
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.
Rob Packham has offered a different scenario, saying there’s a possibility his wife could have been kidnapped by an unknown culprit.
Gill Packham's body was found in the boot of her burnt out BMW at Diep River Train Station in February 2018.
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.
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.