Cape Town - The second day of Henri Van Breda's trial resumed at the De Zalze Estate where the murder of Van Breda family took place.
The move of location from the courthouse to the estate was part of the inspection in loco rule Judge Siraj Desai made on Monday during the first day’s proceedings.
Inspection in loco is when a court room moves itself to a crime scene. All court procedures would still be adhered to, only the events take place at the crime scene instead of the courthouse.
The judge will be able to have a look at the outlay of the house, which would allow him to have visual references for evidence that will be laid out by the State and the defence during the trial.
The Van Breda family murders took place in 2015, and according to another report, the property was put on the market thereafter.
The media was not allowed access into the house itself where the murder took place, at the request of the new owner, but the court procession gained entrance inside.
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While arguing their case, the defence showed two demonstrations on how entrance can be gained into the house. This comes after Henri Van Breda's claims that two intruders broke into the house, and allegedly murdered his family.
Martin Locke, a former TV sports anchor and neighbour of the Van Breda family, said that the murders brought the De Zalze Estate community closer and that they still spoke about the incident. Locke says he knew the family well, except for the two sons.
"Marli was such a wonderful girl, " he said.
Locke did also add, that he was home at the time of the murders, but did not hear any noise.
The case has been adjourned for the day and will resume in High Court on Wednesday.
Cape Argus