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David's alibi 'unravels' in Montshiwa murder trial

Modise David PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Modise David PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Detailing the last communication between the accused and the late Fairground Holdings CEO, the State submitted to the court that Modise David attempted to create an alibi when he called the deceased's number two minutes after death.

David took the stand on Saturday to give his account of his relationship with the slain Fairgrounds CEO, Michael Montshiwa as well as give evidence of what happened on the day of the CEO’s murder.

During cross-examination, however, the State placed David on a timeline of a few minutes before Montshiwa was shot and after he was killed. Montshiwa was shot dead at his home at around 10:30pm.

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