JUST IN: PMB man confesses to murder charges
A Pietermaritzburg man in his twenties has apparently confessed to the murder of three elderly pensioners last month.
Kershwin Goldstone made his first appearance in the Pietermartizburg Magistrate's Court today.
Goldstone stands accused of strangling and stabbing three pensioners to death at their retirement homes in the city centre last month.
He appeared in the dock this morning with a bandage on his head and dark circles beneath his eyes.
The court heard that he has abandoned his bid for bail and has already made a full confession in front of a magistrate.
Goldstone stands accused of strangling and stabbing three pensioners to death at their retirement homes in the city centre last month.
He also allegedly stole various valuables from them.
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Goldstone was arrested during the early hours of Wednesday morning.He appeared in the dock this morning with a bandage on his head and dark circles beneath his eyes.
The court heard that he has abandoned his bid for bail and has already made a full confession in front of a magistrate.
The case has been adjourned until later this month for the Director of Public Prosecutions to make the necessary arrangements for him to plea.