An accused of Karas denies having bathed and dressed after his death

An elderly man, August van Wyk (50 years old ) of Karas, denied killing Lover, bathing and dressing before putting her on a bed to conceal the evidence of a murder although he pleaded guilty to the assault with the intention of causing serious bodily harm.

This is the case of van Wyk during the period between the 29th until August 30th, 2014, in Karasburg or the surrounding area, Katrina Waterboer was killed in an illegal and intentional manner.

During his appearance before Windhoek High Court yesterday, van Wyk appeared to be confused as to the charge of guilt or innocence, prompting his lawyer to seek a private moment with him concerning the third charge.

Van Wyk was allegedly involved in an intimate relationship with the deceased and had problems with the way his mother, Josephine Fredericks, interfered with their relationship.

This is the case of the state that while Waterboer was on the way to church, van Wyk called her and began to hit her with stones and to put her on her when she fell before continuing to assault her.

He is accused of slapping Waterboer's mother in the face.

This occurred after she suggested that he and the deceased should sleep at home while they came from a shebeen in Westerkim, Karasburg, because she It was not supposed to make decisions on behalf of Waterboer.

Meanwhile, van Wyk faces four counts, ranging from murder, to defeat or to obstruction or to the attempt to obstruct during the course of justice, to aggression with the intention of causing serious injury and assault.