A cousin of Cape Town theology student Jesse Hess has been found guilty, in the Western Cape High Court, of murdering her and her grandfather, Chris Lategan.

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10 May 2022

David van Boven was convicted on both counts of murder, two counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances, sexual assault, fraud and theft. His co-accused, Tasliem Ambrose was acquitted on two counts of murder, sexual assault, fraud and theft. He was convicted on 2 counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances.

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