Images of her son crying for her help haunt Miguel Louwâs mother
By Karen Singh
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Durban - Raylene Louw, the mother of Miguel Louw who was murdered in 2018, said she wishes that no other parent would have to endure what she went through.
Her victim impact statement was handed to court as part of the sentencing proceedings for Miguelâs killer, Mohammed Vahed Ebrahim, who was found guilty of the 2018 kidnapping and premeditated murder in December 2020, by Durban High Court Judge Jacqueline Henriques.
In her statement, Louw said the lack of remorse by Ebrahim was disturbing. She said that no words could explain the ordeal they endured after Ebrahim took Miguel and lied about knowing where he was.
Miguel Louw killer appears in Durban High Court for sentencing
Miguel Louw s killer Mohamed Ebrahim appeared in the Durban High Court for the start of sentencing proceedings on Monday.
Ebrahim was convicted of the premeditated murder of Miguel Louw, 9, on December 7, 2020.
Judge Jacqueline Henriques found him guilty of premeditated murder, kidnapping and theft after considering what she described as an extensive “mosaic” of evidence such as entomological reports, cellphone calls, WhatsApp messages,CCTV footage, and GPRS data as well as evidence led by witnesses, police investigators, and a forensic expert.
Miguel Louw was reported missing on 17 July 2018. He was last seen with Ebrahim at a KFC near the child’s home on the day that he disappeared. They were seen leaving the eatery together on CCTV footage.
Sentencing of Miguel Louwâs killer adjourned until Friday
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Durban: Sentencing proceedings for convicted killer Mohammed Vahed Ebrahim began in the Durban High Court on Monday.
On December 7, Ebrahim was found guilty of the premeditated murder of Miguel Louw, 9.
He was also convicted for kidnapping and theft.
MOHAMED Vahed Ebrahim, the man accused of kidnapping and murdering Sydenham schoolboy Miguel Louw, in this October 22, 2019 file picture. | Leon Lestrade African News Agency (ANA)
In July 2018, Miguel was reported missing.
He was last seen with Ebrahim at an eatery near his home on the day he went missing.
A manhunt ensued for the boy and a R50 000 reward was offered.
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