‘Killers must pay for what they did’

LYLE Lamohr, a co-accused in the Parkwood massacre, said he did not commit the murders and begged for the court’s leniency.

In sentencing proceedings, Lamohr, 27, told the Western Cape High Court he respected the guilty conviction, but was too young to rot in prison.

“To the families of the deceased: I am very sorry for your loss and for all that you endured. But I did not kill them. The truth will come out one day; I never did it,” he said.

Lamohr and co-accused Anthony Williams, 28, were convicted in December on four charges of murder.

On April 24, 2015 the two best friends killed four friends in a flat in Parkwood – Kelvin Mouton, 30, Ryan Harland, 19, Ryan Petersen, 22 and Chaundre Minnies, 25, died of multiple gunshot wounds.

Lamohr faced an additional assault charge with intent to do grievous bodily harm after he hit his ex-girlfriend with a wheel brace in the head. He was found guilty.

Williams chose not to testify in court. However, the families of the deceased addressed the court.

Michelle Mouton, Kelvin’s mother, said her son was a helpful member in their community.

“On the day of his funeral, a woman came to me and told me that my son every Monday would give her money to help in the soup kitchen she ran,” said Mouton.

She said Lamohr was a family friend and she struggled to believe he was the killer.

“To see my child lying there is an image I will never forget. I just couldn’t believe it was Lyle who did this to us. It’s heartbreaking to think Lyle did this,” she sobbed.

Ryan Harland’s mother, Shireen Harland, asked the court to make the two convicts pay for the crime they committed.

“What could have gone on in their minds for them to do this. They were like animals. Our children begged for their lives. Nothing will bring back my child now. There is still a hole in my heart and I can never forget him.

“They must pay for what they did to our children,” she sobbed.