Kotze was not disassociated: Doctor
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21.11.2012 Johan Kotze who allegedly tortured and sexually abused his ex-wife Ina Bonnett, in the Pretoria High Court Picture: Etienne Creux 21.11.2012 Johan Kotze who allegedly tortured and sexually abused his ex-wife Ina Bonnett, in the Pretoria High Court Picture: Etienne Creux
Johannesburg - Alleged “Modimolle monster” Johan Kotze was not disassociated on the day of his arrest, the High Court in Pretoria heard on Monday.
“He was tired and dejected,” Kotze's doctor Louis Pienaar told the court.
“He knew who I was. I summed him up as well orientated.”
Pienaar told the court how police asked him to examine Kotze after his arrest on January 11, 2012. He said he had treated Kotze twice before.
Kotze's lawyer Piet Greyling questioned Pienaar on the possibility his client could have suffered from acute stress disorder.
Pienaar maintained Kotze appeared well orientated. He said based on his appearance Kotze did not suffer from anxiety or disassociation.
“I think it was a matter that he had reached the end of his [week on the run].”
Pienaar testified that no doctors wanted to examine Kotze the day he was arrested. He said he was not on standby that day, but was called in.
“My secretary said no other doctor was prepared to look at him.”
Pienaar testified about Kotze's physical state when he arrived at his office.
“He was generally covered in dust. His clothes were also covered.”
There were scratch marks on his forearms and lower legs and bruising on his head. Kotze also said he had muscle cramps, was thirsty, and had higher than normal blood pressure.
Pienaar said the scratches appeared not to be self-inflicted. They were most likely from the thorn bushes Kotze said he was hiding in, he said.
Kotze, Andries Sithole, Pieta Mohlane, and Frans Mphaka are accused of murdering Kotze's 19-year-old stepson Conrad Bonnette at Kotze's house in Modimolle on January 3.
They are also accused of kidnapping, assaulting, repeatedly raping, and attempting to murder Ina Bonnette earlier that day.
A plea of not guilty was noted on Kotze's behalf after he refused to enter a plea, and claimed his accountability and ability to follow and contribute to court proceedings was in question.
His three co-accused all pleaded not guilty to the charges. They claimed Kotze forced them to take part in the attack on Bonnette and said they had only pretended to rape her.
Bonnette testified Kotze tortured her with various objects before instructing the other three to rape her. She told the court she listened to her son pleading for his life before he was shot in the head and heart.
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