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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Brit, 73, strangled to death with his own belt in his driveway while being robbed of his mobile for 4th time in 6 months
BRUTAL ATTACK Brit, 73, strangled to death with his own belt in his driveway while being robbed of his mobile for 4th time in 6 months Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A 73-year-old British engineer has been strangled to death with his own belt in his driveway after popping down to the pub for a beer. Retired expat Karl Lauks was said to be the 'life and soul' of his adoptive town of Tulbagh 70 miles north of Cape Town, in South Africa. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A retired British engineer who settled down in South Africa was ambushed in his car driveway Credit: Facebook 3 Karl Lauks, 73, was strangled to death Credit: Jamie Pyatt News Ltd 3 He was said to be the 'life and soul' of his adoptive town of Tulbagh Credit: Facebook On Sunday evening after visiting his local watering hole he went back home. But after parking his car in the drive he was attacked before he could get out from behind the wheel. Lauks was battered into submission and his leather belt taken off him. The killer is said to have used Karl's scarf to silence him by jamming it in his mouth to stop his screams. He is then believed to have wrapped the tragic man's belt around his neck and choked him to death. The cold-blooded killer took Lauks' mobile phone – the fourth one stolen from him in 6 months – the murder weapon, wallet and house keys and left him dead in the car. AC/DC enthusiast Lauks started work in Western Province over 20 years ago, but fell in love with South Africa's fourth oldest town and never returned home. He was originally from Bradford, Yorkshire. His beaten up corpse was only discovered when a neighbour saw his drive gate and car door open on Monday the next day. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Brit, 73, strangled to death with his own belt in his driveway while being robbed of his mobile for 4th time in 6 months
A 73-year-old British engineer has been strangled to death with his own belt in his driveway after popping down to the pub for a beer. Retired expat Karl Lauks was said to be the 'life and soul' of his adoptive town of Tulbagh 70 miles north of Cape Town, in South Africa. 3 A retired British engineer who settled down in South Africa was ambushed in his car driveway Credit: Facebook 3 Karl Lauks, 73, was strangled to death Credit: Jamie Pyatt News Ltd 3 He was said to be the 'life and soul' of his adoptive town of Tulbagh Credit: Facebook On Sunday evening after visiting his local watering hole he went back home. But after parking his car in the drive he was attacked before he could get out from behind the wheel. Lauks was battered into submission and his leather belt taken off him. The killer is said to have used Karl's scarf to silence him by jamming it in his mouth to stop his screams. He is then believed to have wrapped the tragic man's belt around his neck and choked him to death. The cold-blooded killer took Lauks' mobile phone – the fourth one stolen from him in 6 months – the murder weapon, wallet and house keys and left him dead in the car. AC/DC enthusiast Lauks started work in Western Province over 20 years ago, but fell in love with South Africa's fourth oldest town and never returned home. He was originally from Bradford, Yorkshire. Most read in The Sun His beaten up corpse was only discovered when a neighbour saw his drive gate and car door open on Monday the next day. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at
The South African
5 days ago
- The South African
Sleepy town of Tulbagh rocked by brutal murder of British expat
The tranquil wine valley town of Tulbagh in the Witzenberg has been left in shock following the murder of 73-year-old Karl Lauks, a long-time British expat who had called South Africa home for over four decades. Lauks was found dead in his car on Piet Retief Street around midday on Tuesday this week. According to WO. Joseph Swartbooi, spokesperson for the South African Police Services, police suspect that robbery was the motive for the attack. Emergency services were alerted at approximately 12:15, but Lauks was pronounced dead at the scene. Police sources revealed that several personal items – including his cellphone, belt, and house keys – were missing, and Lauks may have been gagged with a scarf. 'This wasn't random. There are signs he may have been ambushed while inside the vehicle,' a police insider noted. In a swift breakthrough, police arrested a 29-year-old male suspect shortly after Lauks's body was discovered. The unnamed suspect appeared in the Tulbagh Magistrate's Court on Wednesday. Investigators reportedly found Lauks's house keys in the suspect's garden. While official confirmation is pending, reports are that Lauks and the suspect may have previously clashed, possibly pointing to a personal motive layered with the suspected robbery. Local residents are reeling from the news. Lauks was well-known in Tulbagh as a quiet and respected individual, credited for his contributions to engineering and infrastructure development in the region. 'He was always kind, a true gentleman,' said one neighbour. 'It's hard to believe something like this could happen here.' Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be shared anonymously via: Crime Stop : 08600 10111 : 08600 10111 MySAPS App: Available for download on major platforms Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
