South African Court Delays Axe Murder Trial

Blood spatter analyst Captain Marius Joubert was expected to testify before the Western Cape High Court but failed to appear due to health concerns. The accused, Henry Van Breda, faces three counts of murder and one of attempted murder.

A photo posted to Facebook of Henri Van Breda shortly after the murder of his parents at their De Zalze estate.

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