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Baby Nikita trial | Eldorado Park man accused of her killing blames drugs for his actions, seeks leniency

The man accused of raping and murdering four-year-old, Baby Nikita, has blamed drug abuse for his actions, but the State says his apology and personal circumstances do not justify a reduced sentence for the crimes. The 34-year-old appeared in the Johannesburg High Court on Friday for sentencing proceedings after pleading guilty to seven charges, including the murder and rape of his stepdaughter, as well as assaulting her and his own […]

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