The Story | Teen who murdered his mother gets 25-years behind bars
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In early 2020, 18-year-old Ruan van Heerden attacked his adoptive parents in their home in Pretoria.
He stabbed his mother 36 times while co-accused Carlson Phelps beat his father with a golf club.
On Tuesday, Van Heerden was charged with murder in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court where he received a 25-year sentence.
Phelps is set to appear in court on 7 June.
He stabbed his mother 36 times while co-accused Carlson Phelps beat his father with a golf club.
On Tuesday, Van Heerden was charged with murder in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court where he received a 25-year sentence.
Phelps is set to appear in court on 7 June.