UPDATE: Three suspects in court for murder of German tourist

Three suspects have appeared in the Kabokweni magistrate’s court in connection with the murder of German tourist, Jörg Schnarr.

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TOURISTS ATTACKED NEAR KRUGER PARK

On the afternoon of 3 October 2022, a group of German tourists was attacked on their way to a lodge inside the Kruger National Park. The body of Jörg Schnarr was found near the Numbi gate.

As previously reported, the suspects instructed the tourists to open the doors of their vehicle, but instead the driver reportedly locked all the doors. One of the suspects then shot him in the upper body through the window.

Further reports claim the victims’ vehicle drove in reverse for about 100 metres before crashing into the wall of Heroes Academy. The suspects sped off in their vehicle without taking anything from the tourists.

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THREE SUSPECTS WILL REMAIN IN CUSTODY

Napoleon Joseph Nyalunga (35), Marshall Cebo Mambo (38) and Bongumusa Fortune Matsane (25) appeared in court for their formal bail application.

According to police spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala, the suspects had a swift appearance as their legal representative left the courthouse before the procedure. As a result, they could not apply for bail.

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The suspects will remain in custody until their next appearance in court on 16 February 2023.