Mike Bolhuis and team step in to investigate Marco Schalekamp case
A private investigator, Jacques Visser, shares his insights.
Mike Bolhuis, a private detective, and his investigating team, were appointed by the Schalekamp family on Friday, July 11 to assist with murder-accused, Marco Schalekamp’s case after he was denied bail on Tuesday, July 8.
The investigators, Jacques Visser (father) and Ruan Visser (son), will work on the case together.
They shared with Lowvelder that they plan to meet with the investigating officer, Sergeant Mxolisi Keis, and Schalekamp’s lawyer, Leendert Viljoen, to discuss unanswered questions. Some social media users have been speculating on Facebook about who shot Schalekamp, and questioning the police investigation.
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Schalekamp stands accused of premeditated murder and attempted murder following the fatal shooting of Pieter Burger and the wounding of Arno van Niekerk near the White River Rugby Club in the early hours of June 5.
He also shared that they would like to understand why Schalekamp was at the scene with his child and dog. He explained that it does not make sense for him to go to a rugby club pub with his underaged child.
In response to Schalekamp not being granted bail, he referenced his permanent address in Barberton and the fact that he was the only person arrested.
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The private investigators are trying to gather as much information as possible and urge anyone who can assist with information to come forward.
Schalekamp will appear in court again on August 21.
*This story has been amended.
