David van Boven has been found guilty of murdering first-year UWC student Jesse Hess and her grandfather, Chris Lategan in 2019.
Hess and her grandfather were found dead in their Parow flat on August 30.
According to News 24, Van Boven who is related to Hess was found guilty on both counts of murder, two counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances, sexual assault, fraud and theft.
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The conviction comes after Van Boven was apprehended in Struisbaai in November 2019 for raping a 16-year-old girl from Hanover Park after he was caught in the act.
However, Van Boven’s co-accused, Tasliem Ambrose, was acquitted on two counts of murder, sexual assault, fraud and theft and was only convicted on two counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances.
Meanwhile, sentencing procedures are expected to begin on 7 June 2022.
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