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A file photo shows a South African man, known as the ‘Springs Monster,’ who was sentenced to an effective 35 years behind bars for abusing his five children while keeping them captive for more than a decade. Picture: AFP

Springs monster

'House of Horrors' dad plans to appeal 35-year prison sentence

By Barry Bateman

On Wednesday, the high court in Pretoria sentenced the father of five, who cannot be identified, to an effective 35 years in prison.

  • A file photo shows a South African man, known as the ‘Springs Monster,’ who was sentenced to an effective 35 years behind bars for abusing his five children while keeping them captive for more than a decade. Picture: AFP

    Govt welcomes sentence handed to ‘Springs Monster’

    The High Court in Pretoria sentenced the father of five, who cannot be identified to protect the minors involved, to an effective 35 years behind bars.

    1333 days ago
  • Picture: Supplied.

    'House of horrors' case: Accused expected back in court

    The man and his wife were arrested at their home almost four years ago after one of their children escaped from their family home and asked neighbours for help.

    1559 days ago
  • Picture: SAPS

    Trial of ‘Springs Monster’ & wife continues in PTA

    The couple is accused of showing pornographic material to their eldest daughter when she was still a minor.

    1998 days ago
  • The 36-year-old woman accused of attempted murder and child abuse along with her husband in the dock after being granted bail by the Springs Magistrates Court on 4 July 2014. Picture: Sapa.

    House of Horrors: Mother granted bail

    The Springs mother has been granted bail of R2,000 following her arrest.

    2885 days ago
  • The mother of the five children who were allegedly held captive and tortured in their Springs home for years appeared in the Springs Magistrates Court on 24 June 2014. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    House of Horrors: Mother to learn her fate

    The 36-year-old was arrested for defeating the ends of justice by not cooperating with police.

    2886 days ago
  • The mother of the five children who were allegedly held captive and tortured in their Springs home for years in the Springs Magistrates Court on 24 June 2014. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    'House of Horrors' bail hearing continues

    The court heard yesterday how the woman was dependent on her husband for everything.

    2887 days ago
  • The parents of the five children are in custody on various charges including attempted murder. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Uncertainty for 'House of Horror' children

    The parents of the five children are in custody on various charges including attempted murder.

    2894 days ago
  • The mother of five made a brief appearance in the Springs Magistrates court on the same charges as her husband. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    ‘Springs Monster’s’ wife remanded in custody

    The mother of five made a brief appearance in the Springs Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

    2895 days ago
  • Gauteng police have confirmed the wife of the man dubbed the ‘Springs Monster’ has been arrested and will appear in court today on the same charges faced by her husband. Picture: Sapa.

    Wife of 'Springs Monster' arrested

    The woman will appear in court today and face the same charges as her husband.

    2895 days ago
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