JASMIN-LEE UPDATE: ‘This was not a sexual interaction, but rather an act of brutality and violence’
Sarel du Toit, uncle of the four-year-old Jasmin-Lee Pretorius who raped and murdered her on December 28, 2013 has been sentenced to two terms of life imprisonment.
Sentencing Du Toit, Judge Mahomed Ismail described what Du Toit did as evil, horrendous and lacking any human compassion. So reported Ilse de Lange, The Citizen.
Du Toit admitted that he had fetched the little girl from her room and then raping and strangling her to stop her from making any noise.
He then hid her body under his bed and denied any knowledge of her whereabouts for yours while her family frantically searched for her.
“… Confirming the plea of guilty and noting the admissions he made had a chilling effect on me and the core of my person was shattered by the brutality.
“…I’m amazed at the brutality of his actions. More so because the victim was his niece,” he said.
The Judge said rape on young children were more usually committed by people they knew and trusted. This was because young children were trusting of their elders and were not even suspicious of deviant behaviour.
“…This was not a sexual interaction, but rather an act of brutality and violence.
“…Your actions nipped the flame of life of a defenceless child. You violated her dignity for your own self-gratification,” he said.
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Pre-sentencing in the Jasmin-Lee case should start today
Jasmin-Lee’s uncle pleads guilty to rape and murder
Long wait is almost over for Jasmin-Lee’s mother
Justice on the way for Jasmin-Lee
Jasmin’s mom speaks out before start of trial
Jasmin will be laid to rest next week
Jasmin murder accused appears in court
Vehicle transporting Jasmin murder accused crashes
Minister attends Jasmin murder accused’s hearing
Jasmin murder case will be heard in High Court
Jasmin murder case postponed again
Jasmin murder case: Trial to start in November
Jasmin murder trial set to go ahead in November
