Newark massacre: Accused allegedly bought food and drinks after killing family members
Court papers served in the KwaDukuza Magistrates Court detail allegations against four men accused of kidnapping and murdering seven members of a Newark family.
Accused men Bongumenzi Mpungose, Lindani Mthiyane, Mthandeni Mthiyane and Tempeli Mchunu have been charged with the murders of seven members of a Newark family, according to prosecutors. After killing the victims, the accused reportedly bought food and drinks at a petrol station before returning to the family's home, the State alleged.
Alan Monswamy, 54, his wife Kogilam "Sandy", 56, and their children Kraidon, 26, and Shamarie, as well as relatives Gonasagren Padayachee, 50, Mooniamma Padayachee, 78, and Mariamma Appanah, 83, were all allegedly kidnapped and murdered on April 21.
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