Mpumalanga murder: Relatives in court for shooting former cop
Three people accused of the murder of a businessman and former policeman remain in custody while investigations continue.
The three accused of murdering businessman and former Middelburg policeman, George Willis (80), have been remanded in custody.
Lowvelder reports that Willis was fatally shot at his home in Schoemansdal, Mpumalanga, at about 08:40 on Sunday.
The three accused are Willis’ wife, Nomvula Lucy Willis (75), his son, George Kenedy Willis (55), and grandson, Kenny Rudolph Willis (29).
The trio made their first appearance in the Nkomazi Magistrate’s Court earlier today. The case has been postponed to May 6 for a formal bail application.
According to Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brigadier Donald Mdhluli, the victim’s son was attacked by two armed men wearing balaclavas when he arrived at his parents’ home for a visit.
“They tied him up with a cable and proceeded into the house where the victim was. They shot him at point-blank range before fleeing the scene in Willis’ son’s Mercedes-Benz. A murder case was opened and the investigation team worked tirelessly to gather evidence and track down the suspects. This led to the arrest of the three family members,” Mdhluli says.
The police cannot rule out further arrests as the investigation progresses.
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