The Wynberg Regional Court heard alarming details on Friday about the involvement of four suspects in a series of robberies committed on Valentine’s Day last year that coincided with the mysterious disappearance of the 23-year-old German tourist. Nick Frischke, Cape {city} etc reports.
Frischke disappeared on February 14, 2023 while walking the Hangberg trail in Hout Bay.
During the legal proceedings, testimony from four witnesses, including three police officers and the mother of one of the suspects, emerged in support of the ongoing investigation. The suspects – Carlo Geunantin (23), Ishaam Fischer (21), Vanroy Petersen (22) and Melvin Geunatin (36) – are all alleged to have played a role in the crimes committed on the same day that Frischke disappeared.
During the hearing it was announced that the suspects had also committed the armed robbery of a van. In particular, Frischke’s belongings, including his cell phone, backpack and credit card, were recovered from the suspects. They have admitted to robbing him on the Hangberg trail, although the investigation has not yet produced enough evidence to add murder charges.
Frischke’s case has attracted widespread international attention and the investigation continues despite his continued disappearance.
The trial has been postponed until January 16, 2025 and the suspects remain in custody while authorities continue their work.
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