VICTORY!! THE JUDGE DENIED BAIL AND THE ACCUSED REMAINS BEHIND BARS!! THIS IS A MASSIVE WIN FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR GREYTON COMMUNITY AND I AM OVERJOYED!!
July 18, 2020
Final supporters
We the undersigned, being residents of Greyton and its surrounding areas, request that the state oppose any bail application by the accused arrested for the attempted murder of 2 elderly female residents of Greyton.
On the morning of Friday 8th May during the permitted exercise period of the national lock down the 2 victims were out walking and were subjected to a savage, brutal and unprovoked attack by the accused. The attack resulted in serious injury to both the victims, one of whom required neurosurgery to remove bone fragments from her shattered skull.
In support of our decision to oppose any attempt by the accused to apply for bail we offer the following motivation:
- The accused has shown himself to be extremely violent with no regard for the sanctity of human life, and
- The victims are both female and elderly, as are many of the residents of Greyton and surrounds, and thus others may be placed in danger should he be released on bail.
- The victims have suffered immense trauma from the attack and if the accused is released on bail it would have a negative effect on their recovery, and on the rest of the residents of Greyton and its surrounds, and
- The accused fled the scene of the attack and as such must be considered a flight risk should he be released on bail, and
- The accused has previous convictions and it is evident that his previous incarceration has neither deterred him from criminal action nor given him any remorse.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
May 12, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
May 11, 2020
307 Comments
I visit Greyton regularly to stay with close relatives. To be able to walk safely in the village and its immediate surrounds is vital for the survival of this town. Many locals rely on visitors who come for this.
Hoping that the magistrate will critically listen to the arguments. To garnt bail, the applicant must convince the magistrate that he or she will not run away, not be a danger to others, will not any commit further crime, and will not intimidate any witness in the case. The argument must be convincingly without any doubt
As a community we are traumatized at yet another attack on two elderly defenseless women by a person with previous convictions. As a woman I do not feel safe.
I am a traumatised victim of an attack, and rape , also in Greyton. I sign this with shock, horror, and a desperation to protect the people of Greyton from these attacks.
This community consists of many elderly people who live here as it is known as a peaceful place to be. Having violent people such as the accused on our streets causes a lot of trepidation and uncertainty as to whether it is safe to go walking or even going to the local shop, not good!!
I oppose bail as this person will put more lives at risk.
This guy is too dangerous to be let free
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VICTORY!! THE JUDGE DENIED BAIL AND THE ACCUSED REMAINS BEHIND BARS!! THIS IS A MASSIVE WIN FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR GREYTON COMMUNITY AND I AM OVERJOYED!!
July 18, 2020
Final supporters
We the undersigned, being residents of Greyton and its surrounding areas, request that the state oppose any bail application by the accused arrested for the attempted murder of 2 elderly female residents of Greyton.
On the morning of Friday 8th May during the permitted exercise period of the national lock down the 2 victims were out walking and were subjected to a savage, brutal and unprovoked attack by the accused. The attack resulted in serious injury to both the victims, one of whom required neurosurgery to remove bone fragments from her shattered skull.
In support of our decision to oppose any attempt by the accused to apply for bail we offer the following motivation:
- The accused has shown himself to be extremely violent with no regard for the sanctity of human life, and
- The victims are both female and elderly, as are many of the residents of Greyton and surrounds, and thus others may be placed in danger should he be released on bail.
- The victims have suffered immense trauma from the attack and if the accused is released on bail it would have a negative effect on their recovery, and on the rest of the residents of Greyton and its surrounds, and
- The accused fled the scene of the attack and as such must be considered a flight risk should he be released on bail, and
- The accused has previous convictions and it is evident that his previous incarceration has neither deterred him from criminal action nor given him any remorse.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
May 12, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
May 11, 2020
307 Comments
My friend and I walked along the same road earlier in the year and had an unpleasant experience which made us felt vulnerable and uneasy about being in the village at all. My sympathies to the victims. It is awfully sad to feel unsafe in a place like Greyton.
I visit Greyton regularly to stay with close relatives. To be able to walk safely in the village and its immediate surrounds is vital for the survival of this town. Many locals rely on visitors who come for this.
Hoping that the magistrate will critically listen to the arguments. To garnt bail, the applicant must convince the magistrate that he or she will not run away, not be a danger to others, will not any commit further crime, and will not intimidate any witness in the case. The argument must be convincingly without any doubt
As a community we are traumatized at yet another attack on two elderly defenseless women by a person with previous convictions. As a woman I do not feel safe.
I am a traumatised victim of an attack, and rape , also in Greyton. I sign this with shock, horror, and a desperation to protect the people of Greyton from these attacks.
This community consists of many elderly people who live here as it is known as a peaceful place to be. Having violent people such as the accused on our streets causes a lot of trepidation and uncertainty as to whether it is safe to go walking or even going to the local shop, not good!!
I oppose bail as this person will put more lives at risk.
This guy is too dangerous to be let free
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My friend and I walked along the same road earlier in the year and had an unpleasant experience which made us felt vulnerable and uneasy about being in the village at all. My sympathies to the victims. It is awfully sad to feel unsafe in a place like Greyton.