Social media reacts to sentencing of trio found guilty of child trafficking in Joshlin Smith case
Sentences were passed down on the accused in the much-followed case of missing girl, Joshlin Smith. While many praised the judge, quite a few thought that the sentences, although the maximum, were too lenient.
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@womenforchange5 Joshlin Smith's three convicted kidnappers Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis, and Steveno van Rhyn have been sentenced to life imprisonment for human trafficking and 10 years for kidnapping. Joshlin, please come home
@ClaudetteGGibs1 I have been following Joslin's story since the beginning. Today, her mother, the mother's boyfriend, and one other person have been sentenced to life in imprisonment for human trafficking and 10 years for kidnapping. They still have not found her body. May Joslin RIP.
@XFactor079 The accused in the Joshlin Smith case were sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Human Trafficking and Kidnapping. Justice finally prevails
@NubianIvory11 This is one calm Judge. Nathan Erasmus carried this trial with poise ...
@masthibo There are no mitigating factors in the Joshlin Smith case. The girl is still missing and presumed dead while Smith, van Rhyn and Appollis still don't want to come clean even after conviction.
@BladesSpookie Judge Erasmus, we thank you as South Africans for the verdict today. Justice for Joshlin Smith
@IOL 'You go as far as to blame your parents for your conduct in this matter. We know from February 19, 2024, the lack of concern you have shown.' – Judge Nathan Erasmus' seething remarks on Kelly Smith.'
@Laureasons_ Joshlin Smiths mother was sentenced to life in prison. A small consolation for what she'd done to that poor little girl.
@zekewareley Today, #JoshlinSmith, who disappeared 15 months ago from Saldanha Bay, gets the justice that she deserves. But, the worst part is that she remains missing.
@vbthoughts_001 Joshlin Smith: The accused have been dealt with. Life imprisonment and an additional 10 years for kidnapping. Justice may be served on paper, but is this enough for a little girl who is still missing?
@mirriamp Thank you to the Western Cape High Court for bringing this trial closer to the community that still live the trauma of the disappearance of Joslin Smith and the mother implicated.
@visse_ss Joshlin Smith's three convicted kidnappers sentenced to life imprisonment for human trafficking and 10 years for kidnapping. Not enough!
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