Man who killed young boy for stealing mangoes said he was part of a occult

56-year-old Daniel Smit made his first court appearance on Monday after he was arrested for the murder of 13-year-old Jerobejin van Wyk who was presumed to have been mutilated for stealing mangoes.

This comes after human remains were found in a sewer on his property in Klawer, the body parts are believed to be those of Jerobejin, who was reported missing after the little boys’ friend said they saw the man run him over with his truck after they were caught stealing mangoes in a relatively well-off part of the town on Wednesday.

His lawyer, Santie Human said Smit confessed to her and also told her of the four other bodies he disposed of in Sea Point and that he does not intend to apply for bail. He said his actions were part of occult killings he had practiced since childhood.

 “When he was 19, an occult group from Sea Point showed him how to kill with very little blood spilt and to incinerate the body and to throw any remains in the sea.

“My client is not a sick person, as in mental health problems. He has spiritual problems… He wants to be delivered from the evil spirits.”

Community leader Billy Claasen said it was suspected Smit might be responsible for other children who have gone missing in the area. He also cautioned residents not to take the law into their own hands.

Smit has been charged with murder, kidnapping, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and defeating the ends of justice. The case is back in court on April 26.



by Everngelista Muza

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