One of the most chilling pieces of possible evidence that was put before the court today during Marthinus Pelser’s bail application, is a book in which he allegedly left a note.
The note written in Afrikaans translates to, “Bianca I am really sorry about everything. Do not look in Deon’s cot. I am sorry all I know is I will always love you.”
A handwriting expert has yet to determine whether in fact it is Pelser’s handwriting.
At the end of the State’s questioning of the investigating office, Constabe Richmond Motaung, he was asked why he opposed bail. He said the accused had previously assaulted the baby’s mother, that he had fled on the day the deceased’s body was found, and that the community are outraged, referring to Justice for Baby Deon’s petition of more than 600 signatures.
Just before court was adjourned for a break at about 12.15pm, the defence started their questioning of Motaung.
Pelser’s legal representative, advocate Van Rensburg immediately asked Motaung whether he was a doctor, psychologist, DNA expert or handwriting expert, saying the constable’s allegations were only assumptions.
Straight after the break the bail hearing was postponed until 16 September.
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