The man accused of dousing his girlfriend with petrol and setting her alight has a profile for common, domestic and sexual assault.
This was revealed in Mitchells Plain Magistrate’s Court on Monday as Adnaan Julies, 64, made his first appearance.
Julies faces a charge of murder for mom of two Angela Koopman, 41, who passed away in on Friday after suffering severe burns to her body.
From the holding cells below, a confused-looking Julies walked into courtroom number four wearing black pants, red jacket and white cap.
In response to a question about his legal representation, he said he was still undecided.
Julies told the court: “Ek het nog nie my mind opgemaak wat ek gaan doen nie.”
The State prosecutor disclosed that the accused had a history of common, domestic and sexual assault cases that were dropped against him, but did not go into detail.
The State also made note that the crime was premeditated as a person cannot just throw petrol on someone and light a match.
The case was postponed to next Tuesday for bail information.
Members of Koopman’s community displayed placards outside, demanding he remain behind bars.
Brydie Lewis said Koopman was a lovely woman: “The fact that he burnt her, that is evil. He went with petrol and doused her, she has young children. He doesn’t belong outside.”
Julies’ niece, who asked to remain anonymous, offered her condolences to Angela’s family and friends.
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