Vinchernico Theron
Ten people accused of kidnapping and murdering 20-year-old Vinchernico “Nico” Theron in Mitchells Plain five years ago have been found guilty, despite his body still not being recovered.
According to a report by Cape Argus, the conviction comes as Theron’s family continues to search for answers and hopes to eventually recover his remains to lay him to rest.
The convicted are Wayne Jacobs, Jaden Abrahams, Keenan Coetzee, Thomas van der Merwe, Jonathan Beukes, Lee Malan, Miche Jacobs, Zakier Abrahams, Veronica de Jongh and Faziel Manuel. They were found guilty of murder, kidnapping and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
They have all denied involvement in Theron’s disappearance and death. In addition, the group was also convicted of kidnapping a second victim, Leon Paulse.
