Baby death accused get 18 years
Updated | By Neo Leeuw
The couple accused of the rape and culpable homicide of their 10-month-old baby were sentenced to 18 years in prison by the High Court sitting in the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court, Johannesburg, on Wednesday.
The couple accused of the rape and culpable homicide of their 10-month-old baby were sentenced to 18 years in prison by the High Court sitting in the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court, Johannesburg, on Wednesday.
Judge Majeke Mabesele gave Adriaan Netto and his girlfriend each four years for culpable homicide, three for child abuse and 15 for rape.
The sentences for the culpable homicide and rape would run concurrently.
-Sapa
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