SA women fight back no bail protest for Meghan Cremer murder case. Image: Facebook.com

SA women fight back no bail protest for Meghan Cremer murder case. Image: Facebook.com

“No Bail” protest proceeds ahead of Meghan Cremer murder case

More than protest outside Athlone Magistrates court.

SA women fight back no bail protest for Meghan Cremer murder case. Image: Facebook.com

SA women fight back no bail protest for Meghan Cremer murder case. Image: Facebook.com

In protest of the “No Bail Application” for Meghan Cremer’s murder suspects, a group of women dressed in black and handed over a petition to the Athlone Magistrates Court with 60 000 signatures.

“No Bail” protest continues outside court

The bail application hearing is scheduled for three suspects in custody, Jeremy Dias 27, Charles Daniels 39, and Shiraaz Jaftha ,34. The suspects will arrive from Pollsmoor Prison, to hear their fate.

A Facebook group SA Women Fight Back has been piloting this peaceful protest, garnered much strength through a petition, increasing from 30 000 to 60 000 signed to deny Cremer’s alleged killers bail. The group continues to protest outside the Athlone Magistrate’s Court.

Sias was known to Meghan Cremer

The murder of Meghan Cremer allegedly linked to gang initiation, according to the daily voice:

“Jeremy Sias, the main suspect in the murder of Meghan Cremer, had apparently become a member of the Six Bob gang and her hijacking and killing was possibly a gang initiation.”

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The 27-year old suspect is reported to be a worker on the same farm Meghan Cremer lived on. It was later revealed that Sias was known to the Mohr family, which were close friends and own the farm Cremer was living on, at the time of her death.

On Thursday 8 August, Cape Town police confirmed to have found the body of the Knysna missing woman, Meghan Cremer. Cremer was been found dead on a Phillipi farm at 1:00 Thursday morning.

Three men from Ottery are charged with the murder of Meghan Cremer after they were found in possession of her stolen car earlier this month. Cremer was found tied up and had a rope around her neck. The suspects allegedly kidnapped and murdered Meghan; they also face a further charge for illegal possession of a stolen vehicle.

Close friends and family held a private memorial

The family and close friends held an intimate memorial service where horse riding boots, a saddle, flowers, and ice-cream was served, as these were Meghan Cremer’s favourite things.

Meghan memorial. Image: Facebook.com
Meghan memorial. Image: Facebook.com

“Today we all said goodbye to someone who was like a daughter to me. The sun came out and the donkeys came to to say hi. It was beautiful but heartbreaking. To have lost someone so young and so senseless. Your legacy will always live on at VRA and we will ride for you every day. You made an impact on everyone’s lifes and we will never forget you! Cheers to you Megs! You will always be loved and never forgotten! You will always be part of VRA.”

Linda Mohr
Meghan memorial. Image: Facebook.com
Meghan memorial. Image: Facebook.com