ZADuncan Hoorn has been convicted of murdering his wife, Chantel Pasqualle-Hoorn, by a Western Cape High Court judge who rejected his claims and found the medical evidence incompatible with his account. The court emphasized that Chantel arrived at the hospital unconscious with a severe traumatic brain injury, contradicting Hoorn's assertion that she was conscious and able to walk. Evidence included a tracking device on Chantel's vehicle, threatening voice notes, and testimony from Chantel's sister about her pleas for help. While Hoorn was acquitted of kidnapping and obstructing justice, the judge criticized the police response for failing to adequately address potential domestic violence. Medical experts confirmed Chantel's injuries required immediate care, undermining Hoorn's defense.
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