By Obakeng Maje
Three accused in the murder case of a 52- year- old Sheryl Bester of Ottoshoop, Bathobotlhe Motseothata ( 24), Patrick Kgopolo Motlhaga (31) and Harry Meyer ( 32) appeared in the Zeerust Magistrate’s Court on Thursday on charges of murder, house breaking and theft of motor vehicle.  

North West police spokesperson Pelonomi Makau said the suspects were remanded in custody and will appear again on 20 October 2014 for further investigations.

“It is alleged that on Saturday the accused from Maruping village in Ottoshoop entered the deceased’s house, strangled her and stabbed her with an unknown object on her arms. The accused allegedly drove away with the victim’s vehicle which later hit the gate of one community member who alerted the police” Makau said.

One of the accused was found inside the deceased’s vehicle and the other two suspects were traced and later arrested.-TDN
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