Velaphi Ndlangamandla | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1966 (age 57–58) Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
| Other names | "The Saloon Killer" |
| Conviction(s) | Murder |
| Criminal penalty | 137 years' imprisonment |
| Details | |
| Victims | 19 |
Span of crimes | April – September 1998 |
| Country | South Africa |
| State(s) | Mpumalanga |
Date apprehended | September 10, 1998 |
Velaphi Ndlangamandla (born 1966), known as The Saloon Killer, is a South African robber and serial killer, responsible for killing 19 people between April and September 1998 in Mpumalanga. He was sentenced to 137 years' imprisonment for his crimes.[1]
On April 4, 1997, after stealing a .22 Anschütz rifle from Jacobus Christoffel van Schalkwyk, colloquially called a "saloon", Ndlangamandla also stole another shotgun, ammunition, radios, jewelry, clothing, cash and some food, before going on a further crime spree. A police task team, headed by Police Superintendent Koos Fourie, arrested Ndlangamandla at the Phoswa Village near Piet Retief on September 10, 1998. He was charged with 19 counts of murder charges, 9 of attempted murder, 6 of robbery, one of attempted robbery, 5 of housebreaking, indecent assault, illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, and pointing a firearm. Ndlangamandla was convicted of all charges, and sentenced to 137 years' imprisonment. Superintendent Faan Steenkamp praised the policemen's work, and warned all other criminals that they would not get away for long.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 "'Saloon killer' gets 137 years for 19 murders". IOL. 19 September 2000.
Bibliography
- Micki Pistorius (2012). Strangers On The Street - Serial homicide in South Africa. ISBN 9780143527176.
- Micki Pistorius (2012). Catch me a Killer: Serial murders - a profiler's true story. ISBN 9780143526827.