South Africa: Magistrate and former prosecutor found murdered at Marina de Gama home

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A murder investigation is underway following this discovery of the body of a local magistrate at the weekend.

Romay van Rooyen was found by a relative at her home in Marina de Gama on Saturday afternoon. The 50-year-old was declared dead at the scene.

Police have confirmed that the former NPA prosecutor’s car was also missing.

In 2014, van Rooyen was the prosecutor in the Johannes Christiaan de Jager rape and double murder case.

The former motor mechanic was sentenced to life in prison after Van Rooyen convinced the court of his guilt.

Van Rooyen’s killer/s remain at large.

South Africa: Magistrate and former prosecutor found murdered at Marina de Gama home