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David Randitsheni

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David Randitsheni
Born
David Randitsheni

1964/5
Died2009
Cause of deathSuicide
Other namesModimolle Serial Killer
Conviction(s)10 counts of murder
17 counts of rape
18 counts of kidnapping
1 count of indecent assault
Criminal penalty16 life sentences
220 years imprisonment
Details
Victims10
Span of crimes
2004–2008
CountrySouth Africa
State(s)Limpopo

David Randitsheni (1964/65 – 2009[1]) was a South African rapist and serial killer who in 2009 was convicted on 10 counts of murder, 17 counts of rape, 18 counts of kidnapping and one count of indecent assault. He was sentenced to 16 life sentences and 220 years in prison with the judge stipulating that he could not be considered for parole before serving at least 35 years in prison by which time he would be 80 years old.[2] Only one of his victims was an adult (a woman); the rest were children.

The crimes were committed over a four-year period from 2004 to 2008 around the town of Modimolle in the Limpopo province.

Randitsheni was found hanging in his prison cell from an apparent suicide shortly after commencing his sentence.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "Serial killer found hanging by a sheet". IOL. SAPA. 31 August 2009. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
  2. ^ "16x life for serial child killer". News24.com. SAPA. 18 August 2009. Archived from the original on 20 August 2009. Retrieved 19 August 2009.
  3. ^ "Serial killer found hanging by a sheet". IOL. SAPA. 31 August 2009. Retrieved 31 August 2009.