Miguel Louw's family welcomes guilty verdict
Miguel Louw's aunt says they're relieved the man accused of her nephew has been found guilty.
Mohamed Ebrahim was today convicted of kidnapping, murder and theft by the Durban High Court this morning.
Ten-year-old Miguel disappeared from outside his Sydenham school one afternoon in July 2018.
He was found dead two months later near Ebrahim's home in Phoenix.
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Sighs of relief could be heard from Miguel's mother, grandmother and sister in court today as Judge Jacqueline Hendriques handed down judgement.
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Hendriques said based on the evidence presented she was of the view that the probabilities were overwhelming in favour of the State's case against Ebrahim.
The judge said it was more so, due to Ebrahim electing to remain silent.
She found there was no evidence to support the defence's claim that Miguel’s mother, Raylene Louw's involvement in drugs played a part in the child’s death.
Reacting to the conviction Miguel's aunt, Tasnim Dos Santos said it had been a long two years.
"We are just so happy that we finally got, well justice has basically has been served. It's a bittersweet feeling because we never going to have closure and have our baby back."
Sentencing proceedings are set to begin on Wednesday.
