The courtroom broke down in tears when a video clip of Joshlin laughing while on a family vacation was played before the sentencing. Emotions rushed through even the interpreter who was translating victim statements.
A Nation Wants to Know Joshlin’s Whereabouts.
Thembisile Patekile, the commissioner of police for the Western Cape, promised that the hunt will continue. Until we learn what happened to Joshlin, we won’t stop. We’re still searching for her day and night.
Over 8,700 children have gone missing in the last ten years, with 632 reported missing last year alone, according to South African media.
Joshlin’s loved ones remain hopeful in spite of the horrifying facts. Tayla, the 14-year-old daughter of Natasha Andrews, wrote a poem that was read aloud in court, capturing the family’s grief and desire.
In her victim statement, Andrews stated, “We just want to hug you again.” “You’re our baby, our flower, and our green-eyed kid.”
