The mother and son accused of the alleged strangulation and murder of 57-year-old Stephen Narayansami Chetty will reappear at the Chatsworth Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 3 September.
The duo accused, Adalutchmee Moodley (54) and her son Dilon Moodley (25) appeared in court last week for a formal bail application however bail was opposed for both the accused. They were remanded into custody at Westville Prison.
Communications officer of SAPS Chatsworth, Captain Cheryl Pillay said: “On 6 August, Chatsworth Police Serious and Violent Crimes Detective arrested two suspects for a murder that occurred in Welbedacht East on 25 April. It is alleged that a 57-year-old man passed away at his home whilst in the care of a caregiver.
“The paramedics certified the person as deceased thereafter certified by a local doctor. The caregiver then arranged the funeral for the deceased without informing the family. After visiting the funeral parlour, the family established that the deceased had bruise marks on his body. The family then notified Chatsworth Police where an Inquest docket was registered with a post mortem following. After the results of the post mortem were received by police, the investigation and charge changed to murder.”
Sister of the deceased, Shirrene Govender said: “My brother was a humble person. He did not deserve to die in such a heinous way. Our family is glad that thus far bail has been denied. We pray that the justice system does not fail us and these criminals are given the rightful punishment. Although we will not be able to get my brother back, we are hoping to get justice for him through the law.”
