The notorious “Klawer Killer” has jumped up more than 20 spots on the waiting list at Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital.
This was revealed at the Klawer Magistrate’s Court as Daniel Smit returned to the hof on Tuesday for the murder of Jerobejin van Wyk, 13.
The disappearance of Jerobejin on February 2 sparked an uproar when it was revealed that Smit caught him stealing fruit and chased after him.
He was allegedly seen picking the teen up and putting him in the bakkie. Two days later, human remains were found in the drains at Smit’s home as cops and forensic experts combed for clues.
Smit was arrested and abandoned his bail application, claiming he was a Satanist. He faces charges of murder, kidnapping, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and defeating the ends of justice.
A report by a psychologist revealed that he is not a Satanist but involved in Chinese occult rituals.
The psychologist, who wysed he must go to Valkenberg, says Smit believes the occult gave him the power of control and justification for his actions.
NPA spokesperson Eric Ntabazilia says: “The case of Daniel Smit has been postponed to October 10. He is number 66 on the waiting list .”
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