WATCH: Alberton murder-accused couple: ‘I’m not feeling well,’ accused 2 tells court
Delichia Bekker (accused two) has been having a tough time explaining circumstances around the disappearance and subsequent discovery of her deceased mother’s body in Alberton North. At day three of cross examination, she told the court she feels unwell.
The case against the Alberton murder-accused couple, Werner Jack Schoeman (accused one) and Delichia Bekker (accused two), returned to the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court on May 27.
The pair is accused of involvement in the murder of Susan Gillian Murray, who lived in Verwoerdpark, Alberton, at the time of her death and was found dumped in Alberton North in November 2023.
Schoeman and Bekker face charges including murder, fraud, and theft. Bekker, Murray’s daughter, is accused of involvement in her mother’s death and was arrested days before Schoeman, who was caught hiding in South Hills.
Too sick to testify
At day three of what was supposed to be Bekker’s (accused two) cross-examination, she told the court that she feels unwell.
She has been having a tough time explaining the circumstances around the disappearance and subsequent discovery of her deceased mother’s body in Alberton North.
The prosecutor has accused Bekker of repeatedly changing her testimony, alleged drug use and misleading the court.
@albertonrecord Delichia Bekker (accused two) has been having a tough time explaining circumstances around the disappearance and subsequent discovery of her deceased mother’s body in Alberton North. At day three of cross examination, she told the court she feels unwell. Full story on albertonrecord.co.za
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“I found out recently that my father passed away, and with all the stress it is causing, my asthma is getting worse, and my heart is giving me problems. I am asking that the court help me receive my medication for antidepressants and anxiety. I have my asthma pumps, but I do not get medication for my anxiety, stress or depression,” Bekker told the court.
Presiding magistrate, Isabella Mlaba, asked Bekker if she understood that the case had to continue, to which Bekker replied in the affirmative.
Magistrate Mlaba warned Bekker to ensure that she receives medical attention during the postponement of the case.
The magistrate also insisted that Bekker obtains a medical report from the hospital section of the prison to prove her medical issues.
Both accused were remanded back to custody and are expected to appear in court on June 8.
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