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Jesse’s aunt, Sandra Martin Hess.
Cebelihle Mthethwa, News24
- The murder case of Jesse Hess and his grandfather Chris Lategan has again been postponed in the Western Cape Superior Court.
- The murder case of Cape Town horseman Meghan Cremer was also postponed for trial preparations.
- Off the court, there was a small group of people who were there to support the Hess family.
The murder cases of University of the Western Cape (UWC) student Jesse Hess and Cape Town bakery manager Meghan Cremer have been postponed for trial preparations in the Western Cape Superior Court.
Murder defendants David van Boven and Tasliem Ambrose appeared briefly in Superior Court on Friday. They are accused of murdering Hess and his grandfather Chris Lategan.
In court, people offering support to the Hess family and members of the African Christian Democratic Party were present with their shirts in support of the family.
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Sandra Martin Hess, a member of the family, was also present wearing a T-shirt that read ‘In Loving Memory of’ with photos of Jesse and his grandfather Chris.
Jesse Hess’s Aunt Sandra Martin Hess
Standing outside the court, addressing the small group of supporters, the woman expressed her frustration at the lengthy court case.
“They keep telling me that they have all the information, but the case continues to be postponed, which makes it even more difficult for them. [Hess and Lategan] to rest, “he said.
The suspects will remain in custody until their next appearance on May 3, 2021.
Meanwhile, the murder suspect of Cape Town horse rider and bakery manager Meghan Cremer, Jeremy Sias, also appeared in court on Friday.
His case was also postponed until March 1, 2021, for further preparation of the trial.
Cremer disappeared from Philippi’s farm where he lived and his body was found on August 8 of last year.
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