Former cop admits irregularities in Setlampoloka murder trial

Wednesday, March 09, 2016

A former policeman turned state witness in the alleged murder of Italy Keedirile Setlampoloka by police officers, has testified that there were irregularities of process committed at the alleged crime scene.

Six police officers are facing charges of murdering Setlampoloka, who allegedly died after being tortured for a confession. The deceased’s body was found hanging from a tree in Gabane in a suspected cover up to feign suicide.

On Monday when the case resumed at the High Court, 43-year-old, Lekang Masono admitted during cross-examination that the alleged crime scene was not properly secured to protect crucial evidence.

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Former cop admits irregularities in Setlampoloka murder trial

A former policeman turned state witness in the alleged murder of Italy Keedirile Setlampoloka by police officers, has testified that there were irregularities of process committed at the alleged crime scene.

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