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Rape accused refuses to provide DNA two years on

Extension II Magistrate Court.
Extension II Magistrate Court.

Accused serial rapist, Gomolemo Loeto (36), is still languishing in custody following his continual refusal to provide his DNA sample for profiling in his case. Loeto, who is currently facing two rape charges and one separate charge of rape, is awaiting trial and has accused the prosecution of coercion.

Loeto appeared before the Extension II Magistrate's Court this morning for two counts of rape. The State revealed that there have not been any developments in the case as they are moving at a snail's pace, because Loeto refused to comply.

“To this date, the accused is still refusing to provide his DNA sample, which we will use to profile whether or not he is indeed the man we are looking for in the rape charges, but he is not complying,” State prosecutor, Simon Galebonwe, said.

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Editor's Comment
Are we doing enough?

Women and children continue to suffer at the hands of men who, in their heads, seem to view them as objects they can abuse to satisfy their sick, disgusting tendencies. Hardly a day goes by without reports of a woman, an elderly woman, or a child being raped! Where are we going as Batswana? Rapists have instilled fear into people’s lives; there is no haven for anyone anymore as people live in fear not only walking the streets, but also inside...

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