The owner of a guesthouse in Kareedouw, where a young couple were found dead inside a shower almost a year ago, was arrested and charged with two counts of murder.
According to police spokesperson, Sergeant Majola Nkohli, the accused, Kevin Pretorius (47), briefly appeared in the Humansdorp Magistrate’s Court yesterday, April 6.
“Pretorius’ arrest follows an extensive investigation, which started on Sunday, April 26, 2020, as an inquest, after a couple was found dead in the bathroom of his Kliphuis Guesthouse on the Zuuranys farm about 17 kilometres outside Kareedouw,” said Nkohli.
Mari Hoon (28) and Jéan Vosloo (25) were enjoying a long weekend at the Zuuranys farm in Kareedouw with a friend, who found their lifeless bodies inside a shower on Sunday, April 26.
“Police opened an inquest to determine the cause of death, as there were no visible injuries. Later on a toxicology report had revealed that the couple died of carbon monoxide poisoning,” said Nkohli.
The couple were engaged since 2018.
“The case was postponed to May 24, and moved to the Humansdorp Regional Court.” Pretorius was released on R1 000 bail.
Source: SAPS media statement
