The same persons with whom Andre Heckmair had a lunch appointment on 7 January 2011 became his murderers. This was part of the remarks made by judge Christie Liebenberg in the Windhoek High Court yesterday, before he sentenced United States citizens Marcus Thomas and Kevan Townsend to effective prison terms of 30 years and 29...
American citizens Marcus Thomas and Kevan Townsend received effective jail terms of 30 and 29 years, respectively, when they were sentenced in the Windhoek High Court on Thursday. Judge Christie Liebenberg sentenced the two men, convicted of murdering and robbing the Andre Heckmair (25) in Windhoek on 7 January 2011, to 27 years’ imprisonment each...
The two United States citizens convicted of murdering and robbing a young man in Windhoek near the start of 2011 will have to wait for a month to hear what sentences they will be receiving at the end of their trial. Judge Christie Liebenberg postponed the sentencing of Marcus Thomas (38) and Kevan Townsend (37)...
A syndicate of Namibians and Chinese nationals who are accused of defrauding Americans and Europeans were among a number of people arrested in Windhoek this week. Senior police officers yesterday confirmed to The Namibian that at least 88 Namibians, three Chinese nationals and other foreign nationals were arrested on Wednesday afternoon. The arrests were said...
Staff Reporter TWO American nationals, Marcus Thomas and Kevan Townsend, who have been on trial for murder for over a decade, were found guilty on Wednesday. According to the court’s findings, the two Americans killed André Peter Heckmaier, who was 25 years old at the time, with direct intent on January 7, 2011, in the...
American citizens Marcus Thomas and Kevan Townsend were found guilty on a charge of murder in the Windhoek High Court today. The two men, accused of murdering a 25-year-old man, Andre Heckmair, in Windhoek on 7 January 2011, were also convicted on charges of robbery with aggravating circumstances and the illegal possession of a firearm...
The United States salvaged some pride with three golds on the final night of swimming’s world championships on Sunday, while Canadian teen Summer McIntosh showcased her immense talent with a second title. The Americans went into the last day of competition in Fukuoka with only four golds to their name, with no chance of catching...