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‘I miss mom and dad’: Serial killer and ex-cop get life for murdering Gauteng couple in front of their children

A child's plea that killers must never harm 'God's people' again now echoes behind four life sentences for serial killer Rassie Nkuna and rogue cop.

‘I miss mom and dad’: Serial killer and ex-cop get life for murdering Gauteng couple in front of their children

The horrific murder of a Gauteng couple, witnessed by their young children, has led to the sentencing of two individuals to life in prison. Rassie Nkuna, a serial killer with a history of violent crimes, and former police officer Jacob Chego were given four life sentences each for their role in the gruesome plot. The couple's five-year-old daughter, captured in an emotional audio recording, expressed her pain and sorrow for the loss of her parents.

The grandmother shared the recording, emphasizing the importance of justice in these cases. The victim's parents attended the sentencing, expressing their relief that justice had finally been served. Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane praised the investigating team, highlighting the importance of holding lawbreakers accountable.

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