EGYPTIAN PRIESTS FACING CHARGES OF MURDER APPEAR IN COURT
Two Egyptian nationals, a Monk Saeed Basonda (37) and a priest Samuel Avamarkos (47), appeared at the Cullinan Magistrates Court, where they are facing three counts of murder.
It is alleged that in the early hours of 12 March 2024, the two stabbed and killed three Priests, Takla Elsmwaeili Ayoub Attia Mossoud Mouss, Marcos Shawkat Nasry Morid Wanas Mina and Marcos Mofed Tawfek Isaac Youstos, at the church premises, Captic Orthodox Church where they all resided.
The three bodies were discovered by the worker of the church when reporting for duty. The worker then informed the Deacon of the church, and the police were called. After questioning, the two were arrested and remanded in custody.
In court, the matter was postponed to 28 March 2024, for bail information. The NPA intends to oppose bail in the matter.
