NW man gets life sentence for murder of 2-year-old step-grandson while high on crystal meth
Fouche assaulted the defenceless step-grandson while high on crystal methamphetamine on 15 May 2025, causing about 20 blunt-force injuries.
A North West man, Carel Fouche, 33, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his two-year-old step-grandson while he was under the influence of crystal methamphetamine. The incident occurred on 15 May 2025, when Fouche, who was in a relationship with the toddler's grandmother, became enraged when the child started crying after waking up during their drug-fueled session.
After assaulting the toddler, Fouche approached neighbors for assistance, falsely claiming he was unaware of the child's condition. Emergency services later found the toddler dead, with the NPA reporting approximately 20 blunt-force injuries consistent with repeated blows. The prosecution, led by Advocate Ntebaleng Mabale, presented evidence of the severity of the assault and the doctor's testimony confirming the injuries.
The defense argued that Fouche was raised by his grandparents in difficult circumstances and had previous convictions for violent offenses. However, the state rejected this claim, emphasizing Fouche's previous convictions and the brutality of the murder. The court sentenced Fouche to life imprisonment and declared him unfit to possess a firearm.
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