Defence witness wants suspended sentence for Dippenaar

Isabel Bento

2024-08-21

SWAKOPMUND, 21 August 2024 - Jandre Dippenaar, who was recently convicted of six counts of murder, reckless and/or negligent driving and driving without a valid licence in the Swakopmund Magistrate’s Court. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 21 AUG (NAMPA) – A defence witness in the Jandre Dippenaar pre-sentencing hearing has called for a suspended prison sentence, arguing that he has shown remorse for his crime.
Dr Willem Annandale, the clinical psychologist who assessed Dippenaar after his murder conviction two months ago, in his testimony told the court he is a first-time offender who did not premeditate his crimes and hence not deserve a harsh sentence.
Annandale was...

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