50-year-old murder accused, Edward Thomas Morton, was sentenced to an effective 113 years imprisonment this morning for nine counts against him, including the 2010 murder of Edenvale businessman, Mr Louis Deneeghere.

He was also sentenced for the Valentine’s Day murder of Boksburg father of three, Mr Wayne Alberts.

His co-accused in the Alberts murder, Dorinda Ann Barnard previously pleaded not guilty.

She was granted a separation of trial, which means she will be tried separately for her role in the murder of Mr Alberts.