Couple accused of murdering man found burnt in Melkbosstrand
A woman appeared in the Atlantis Magistrate's Court on Wednesday alongside her lover, accused of murdering a man whose body was found burnt in Melkbosstrand.
Stacey Lee Hector, 39, and Wade van Reenen, 39, are accused of murdering Malcolm Pather, 41, after his body was found burnt beyond recognition in a vehicle in Old Mamre Darling Road, Melkbosstrand, on July 14.
The court heard that Hector was due to make her first appearance on July 28 following her arrest on July 25, however she attempted to commit suicide and was admitted to hospital.
Hector was joined by Van Reenen in the dock yesterday, as the two were seen chatting away, while Hector placed her head on his shoulder as the two returned to the holding cells.
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