State discloses docket in Alberton alleged wife-murder case
The defence requested a two-week postponement after receiving the case docket in the matter involving the alleged murder of Juanita Vermeulen.
The case against the murder accused, Frederick ‘Freddie’ Vermeulen, returned to the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court on October 16.
Vermeulen stands accused of killing his then-wife, Juanita Vermeulen.
According to evidence before court, Juanita sustained nine stab wounds, four of which were on her chest, and others on her thighs and upper limbs.
Her body was found in the boot of her vehicle in the parking lot of a shopping centre in Brackenhurst, Alberton.
Docket disclosure:
The State has disclosed the case docket to Vermeulen’s defence team. After confirming receipt of copies of the docket, the defence asked for a two-week postponement to consult with their client (Vermuelen).
The presiding magistrate granted the request and scheduled the next court hearing for November 6, sitting in Regional Court Two (RC2). Vermeulen remains in custody.
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