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Sunday Serial Rapist Arrested: Johannes Jacobus Steyn Faces Multiple Charges

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Oct 16, 2011 — 1 min read

Johannes Jacobus Steyn, the man accused of being the Sunday serial rapist, made his first appearance in the Krugersdorp Magistrate's Court, where he was met with a mixture of curiosity and concern. Steyn, who has been linked to a string of abduction and rape cases, handed himself in to Margate police last Thursday morning after the latest recorded attack on Wednesday. The 13 rape charges, 10 kidnapping charges, six sexual assault charges, and a murder charge against Steyn are a testament to the severity of his alleged crimes. Steyn's attorney, Jacques van Heerden, stated that his client would not be applying for bail.

Key Takeaways:

Johannes Jacobus Steyn, the Sunday serial rapist, made his first appearance in the Krugersdorp Magistrate's Court, where he was charged with 13 rape charges, 10 kidnapping charges, six sexual assault charges, and a murder charge.
Steyn handed himself in to Margate police last Thursday morning after the latest recorded attack on Wednesday.
The charges against Steyn are linked to a string of abduction and rape cases that have been occurring over the past three years, with the latest incident being the kidnap and murder of high school pupil Louise de Waal.
Steyn's modus operandi involves driving around suburbs in Gauteng and the North West, searching for girls between the ages of 10 and 17, and abducting them at gunpoint.
He would drive between 20 and 30 kilometres away, sexually assault his victims, and abandon them without shoes.
Steyn would also keep a memento, such as panties or a lock of hair, from his victims.

Statistics:

13 rape charges against Steyn
10 kidnapping charges against Steyn
6 sexual assault charges against Steyn
1 murder charge against Steyn
10 abduction and rape cases linked to Steyn over the past three years
2 incidents occurred outside of Gauteng
Steyn's family was not present at the court

Sources:

BBC News: "Sunday serial rapist faces court"
South African Police Service: "SA Police Service confirms arrest of suspect linked to abduction and rape"
TimesLive: "Sunday serial rapist denied bail"

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