South Africa: Husband Killed Wife Over Debt, Affair, Court Hears
The motive for killing Jayde Panayiotou is "very simple", according to the investigating officer.
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South Africa:
Jayde Killed Due to Husband's Affair, Debt, PMB Court Told
News24Wire, 21 May 2015
Christopher Panayiotou killed his wife Jayde to stop getting further into debt as he was trying to keep his mistress happy, the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate's Court heard on… Read more »
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South Africa:
Panayiotou's Parents Support Him in Court
News24Wire, 21 May 2015
Christopher Panayiotou's parents, who have been supporting their son since he was first accused of master-minding his wife Jayde's murder, arrived at court on Thursday for the… Read more »
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South Africa:
Court Told of Jayde Murder 'Dry Runs'
News24Wire, 21 May 2015
Christopher Panayiotou was eager to kill his teacher wife and her hitmen had several dry runs before the actual murder, the court heard on Thursday. Read more »
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South Africa:
Murder-Accused Husband Returns to Court
News24Wire, 21 May 2015
Christopher Panayiotou's bail application started in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court just before 10:30 on Thursday with his advocate Terry Price present. Read more »
Jayde and Christopher Panayioutou (file photo).
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South Africa:
Panayiotou's Advocate Apologises to Magistrate
News24Wire, 21 May 2015
Christopher Panayiotou's advocate Terry Price on Thursday apologised to Magistrate Abigail Beeton for the confusion over his non-appearance in court. Read more »
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South Africa:
Frustrated Magistrate Postpones Panayiotou Case
News24Wire, 20 May 2015
The matter against Christopher Panayiotou, accused of master-minding the murder of his wife Jayde, was postponed on Wednesday following confusion about who would be representing… Read more »
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South Africa:
Panayiotou Mistress Pregnancy Rumours 'Absurd'
News24Wire, 21 May 2015
Christopher Panayiotou, accused of master-minding the murder of his wife Jayde, had an on and off relationship with his employee Chanelle Coutts. Read more »
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South Africa:
Panayiotou Case Adjourns Over Defence Confusion
News24Wire, 20 May 2015
Court has been adjourned until noon on Wednesday so that Christopher Panayiotou could discuss the issue of his legal representation in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court. Read more »
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South Africa:
Panayiotou Bail Hearing Begins
News24Wire, 20 May 2015
The bail application of Christopher Panayiotou got underway just after 10:00 in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on Wednesday. Read more »
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South Africa:
Panayiotou Bought Huge Home for Jayde - Report
News24Wire, 20 May 2015
Chris Panayiotou had bought a house in a sought-after area in Port Elizabeth that he was going to move into with his wife Jayde, the woman he's accused of having killed. Read more »
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South Africa:
Panayiotou's Family Show Support in Court
News24Wire, 20 May 2015
Christopher Panayiotou's family filled the front row of the public gallery in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on Wednesday ahead of the continuation of his bail application. Read more »
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South Africa:
Panayiotou's Alleged Mistress to Testify in Murder Trial
News24Wire, 19 May 2015
A woman who has been linked to murder accused Christopher Panayiotou, Chanelle Coutts, may be called to testify for the State in the upcoming trial. Read more »
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South Africa:
Man Accused of Killing Wife Complains About Cell Conditions
News24Wire, 14 May 2015
Jayde Panayiotou's husband Christopher, accused of master-minding the beloved teacher's murder, spent Thursday in court complaining about the conditions in holding cells. Read more »
InFocus
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The third suspect accused of involvement in the murder of Jayde Panayiotou was released on bail three months ago for his alleged involvement in a robbery. Read more »
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The husband of teacher Jayde Panayiotou has made a brief appearance in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court where he was charged with murder. Read more »