David Randitsheni
David Randitsheni | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Randitsheni 1964/5 |
| Died | 2009 |
| Cause of death | Suicide |
| Other names | Modimolle Serial Killer |
| Conviction(s) | 10 counts of murder 17 counts of rape 18 counts of kidnapping 1 count of indecent assault |
| Criminal penalty | 16 life sentences 220 years imprisonment |
| Details | |
| Victims | 10 |
Span of crimes | 2004–2008 |
| Country | South Africa |
| State(s) | Limpopo |
David Randitsheni (1964/65 – 2009[1]) was a South African rapist and serial killer who in 2009 was convicted on 10 counts of murder, 17 counts of rape, 18 counts of kidnapping and one count of indecent assault. He was sentenced to 16 life sentences and 220 years in prison with the judge stipulating that he could not be considered for parole before serving at least 35 years in prison by which time he would be 80 years old.[2] Only one of his victims was an adult (a woman); the rest were children.
The crimes were committed over a four-year period from 2004 to 2008 around the town of Modimolle in the Limpopo province.
Randitsheni was found hanging in his prison cell from an apparent suicide shortly after commencing his sentence.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Serial killer found hanging by a sheet". IOL. SAPA. 31 August 2009. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
- ^ "16x life for serial child killer". News24.com. SAPA. 18 August 2009. Archived from the original on 20 August 2009. Retrieved 19 August 2009.
- ^ "Serial killer found hanging by a sheet". IOL. SAPA. 31 August 2009. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
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