Appearing in shackles, he prime suspect in the Vlakfontein murders this morning …

Appearing in shackles, he prime suspect in the Vlakfontein murders this morning elected not to apply for bail. He faces seven charges of premeditated murder, and 3 more possible charges of rape. The court learned the 27-year-old had been using an assumed name in South Africa, and is originally from Zimbabwe. The state contends the suspect entered South Africa illegally. The second accused (age 61) seeks bail, but formal application postponed until Nov 12.

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