Krugersdorp killers will rot in jail, much to relief of victims’ families

20 August 2019 - 05:49 By Nomahlubi Jordaan
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Zak Valentine in the South Gauteng High Court on August 12 2019. He was involved in the killings of 11 people in Krugersdorp.
Zak Valentine in the South Gauteng High Court on August 12 2019. He was involved in the killings of 11 people in Krugersdorp.
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“What a relief!” echoed through the courtroom on Monday as the remaining three Krugersdorp killers were sentenced to many lifetimes behind bars for their “heinous, brutal and coldblooded” murders that shattered lives of families and friends.

In contrast, no emotions were displayed by mastermind Cecilia Steyn, who started killing in her early teens, and Zak Valentine, who did not bat an eye when the judge mentioned his wife’s murder.

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