Death row inmate escapes the noose
Monday, August 08, 2022 | 1720 Views |
Noose
The convict, Lesupatsela Ramoswaana fought hard to get out of a date with the hangman when the Court of Appeal (CoA) bench on Friday granted his wish, successfully appealing his conviction and sentence.
Ramoswaana has been on death row since October last year for killing his girlfriend, a registered nurse, Lesego Dikole before dumping her in the bushes to rot.
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