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GARDEN ROUTE NEWS & VIDEO - The State’s application for Bevan van Druten (53), accused of murdering his girlfriend, Nicky van Heerden (54), to be sent for psychiatric evaluation was approved by the Plettenberg Bay Magistrate’s Court today, Friday 6 February.
The defence confirmed it did not oppose the evaluation, which will take place in Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital in Cape Town.
The defence also withdrew its bail application.
The court ordered the evaluation process to be expedited, and the results are to be presented at the next hearing on 6 March.
George Herald will continue to follow the case closely. Look out for a more detailed report of what transpired in the court proceedings today.
VIDEO: Bail hearing takes dramatic turn as Van Druten submits personal statement
van Druten had his Bible with him in court this morning. Photo: Marguerite van Ginkel
van Druten with his legal representative. Photo: Cameron Squire
Previous articles:
- van Druten's bail hearing approaches: Uncertainty reigns outside court
- 4th court appearance for van Druten as bail hearing ties up
- Trail of alleged abuse and intimidation
- Family seeks justice for Nicky van Heerden
- Plettenberg Bay murder case: Bail hearing postponed again for Garden Route artist accused of killing partner
- Murder accused Bevan van Druten bail hearing delayed due to lack of legal representation
- Spiritual leader denies involvement in murder after allegations on social media
- Nicky van Heerden murder: Suspect appears in court
- Sedgefield man to appear in court for former Plettenberg Bay detective’s murder
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