Griquatown killer’s appeal to be moved

Don Steenkamp, the boy who was charged,convicted and sentenced to 20 years for killing his father, mother, and sister, turned 18 years old today, making it possible for his identity to be revealed for the first time since the gruesome murders. Steenkamp was also convicted of raping his sister and defeating the ends of justice. he will remain at the juvenile detention facility at the kimberley Prison until he turns 21, after which he will be transfered to the adult section. Picture: Danie Van der Lith

Published Mar 2, 2015

Johannesburg - The appeal of 18-year-old Don Steenkamp, who was found guilty of murder and rape, will not be heard in the Northern Cape High Court next week as planned, Beeld reported on Monday.

Instead, it would be referred to the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein on a date yet to be determined.

Steenkamp's case would have been heard on March 9 before a full bench.

Last year he was found guilty of murdering his parents Deon, 44, and Christel, 43, Steenkamp, and his sister Marthella, 14, on April 6, 2012.

Marthella was also raped.

He was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

This followed talks between the National Prosecuting Authority and his lawyers. According to the Children's Act a minor automatically had the right to appeal. At the time of the judgment and sentencing he was a minor.

Sapa