Dobson murder case postponed yet again for further investigation

A 32-year-old woman, accused of the murder of Brinant security officer Arthur Dobson, appeared in the Pretoria north magistrate’s court on Thursday March 24.

The case has since been postponed to May 10 for further investigation.

A group of about 20 people, together with the deceased’s father, Arthur Sr attended the court case.

Natasha Beyers first appeared in court on Wednesday, February 16 where the case was postponed to the following Monday, for further investigation. Beyers was then granted R3 000 bail.

Dobson was laid to rest that same day.

The 45-year-old was declared dead on scene by paramedics in Lambert Lee Avenue when he crashed into a tree on Valentine’s Day this year. He was found with a stab wound to his chest

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On the same day, Beyers was arrested by Wonderboompoort police where she was held in custody.

Arthur Sr did not attend her first two appearances as he was emotionally not ready to face the accused.

“It as has been more than 40 days since my son was taken away from me.

“His death still feels so unreal, it leaves a bitter taste,” he said.

According to the father, the investigating officer informed the family that they are still waiting for the post mortem report as well as a affidavits that are outstanding.

“We hope that by her next appearance all the necessary information will be obtained,” the father said. A close friend of the family, Chantel Schoeman said she was shocked by the outcome.

“It was not the desired outcome but her day will come,” she said.

Another friend, Esmerelda Fourie said that she hopes the truth will come out about what happened that day.

“My heart hurts to see the family suffer. We are all still very emotional about Arthur’s passing, but we know that the truth will eventually be told.”

According to the spokesperson of Wonderboompoort police station, Constable Mandlakayise Zwane the case has been postponed until Tuesday, May 10 for further investigation.

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