The Capetonian man who was on trial for allegedly killing 81-year-old Stephen Carrington and his 56-year-old son, Robert Carrington, has died while being detained at Pollsmoor Prison.
According to reports, Enver Hassim reportedly committed suicide.
The IT manager at Wynberg Campus of Schools handed himself over to the police on Sunday, October 3 after he purportedly shot the father and son in cold blood. At the time of the murder, police spokesperson Wesley Twigg explained that police were called out to the scene and found two adult men lying on the apartment floor in Plumstead.
“They were declared dead on the spot by medical staff. A double murder case has been opened for investigation. A suspect has reported to Diep River Police in connection with the murders and has been formally charged with the murders,” Twigg said.
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Hassim was expected to appear at the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on November 26 for bail judgment.
IOL further reported that a relative of Hassim took to Facebook to say: ” We will never understand why and how… you know Enver’s path was a tough one… he faced many challenges but he made his way through with great dignity. This is how far he wanted to go and not any further. We know his great beauty and worth. Despite what happened we never judged but never condoned either. We loved him as always if not more. He felt deep remorse and pain over what transpired,” the post read.
Meanwhile, the Department of Correctional Services is yet to confirm Hassim’s death.
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