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Factors that led to HvB's triple life jail sentences
In handing down the scathing judgment, Judge Desai mentioned a few factors that led to his decision of three life sentences plus 15 years for attempted murder.
• The axe attack on the Van Breda family was pre-planned.
• The attack was brutal and cold blooded.
• Victims were unarmed and tried to protect themselves using only their hands.
• His brother, Rudi, was sleeping and did not expect the attack.
• His father Martin - which the judge said was heroic - used his body to stop the attack on Rudi.
• Mother Theresa used her hands to stop the axe attack.
• Injuries sustained by the victims suggest cruelty and disregard for their wellness.
• The attack was on unarmed and defenceless victims
• There was a clear intent to kill Marli as well
• He did not show any remorse for killing his family with an axe during the course of trial
• The murders and attempted murder were committed around the same time or within a short period.
• Society expected a harsh sentence for the crimes
• He did not tell the court what led to the crimes.
Factors that led to Henri van Breda's triple life jail sentences
In handing down the scathing judgment, Judge Desai mentioned a few factors that led to his decision of three life sentences plus 15 years for attempted murder.
• The axe attack on the Van Breda family was pre-planned.
• The attack was brutal and cold blooded.
• Victims were unarmed and tried to protect themselves using only their hands.
• His brother, Rudi, was sleeping and did not expect the attack.
• His father Martin - which the judge said was heroic - used his body to stop the attack on Rudi.
• Mother Theresa used her hands to stop the axe attack.
• Injuries sustained by the victims suggest cruelty and disregard for their wellness.
• The attack was on unarmed and defenceless victims
• There was a clear intent to kill Marli as well
• He did not show any remorse for killing his family with an axe during the course of trial
• The murders and attempted murder were committed around the same time or within a short period.
• Society expected a harsh sentence for the crimes
• He did not tell the court what led to the crimes.
Factors that led to Henri van Breda's triple life jail sentences