Henson murderers sentenced
SEDGEFIELD - An ending was finally brought to the case surrounding the murder of 76-year-old Sedgefield resident Peter Henson when the two accused were sentenced to 30 years and life imprisonment respectively last week.
John McCombi (45) and Henry Molligan (29) appeared in the Knysna Magistrate's Court on Thursday 16 September, where they were handed lengthy sentences for the robbery and murder of Henson two years ago. McCombi and Molligan initially learned their fates during a court appearance on Monday 13 September when Judge RCA Henney deemed them to be guilty on two of the three charges laid against them – robbery with aggravating circumstances and murder.
Accused 1, John McCombi:
Robbery with aggravating circumstances – 15 years imprisonment Murder – Life imprisonment
The two sentences will run concurrently.
Accused 2, Henry Molligan:
Robbery with aggravating circumstances – 10 years imprisonment
Murder – 25 years imprisonment of which 5 years are suspended
He was effectively sentenced to 30 years imprisonment.
The incident took place two years ago, when they broke into Henson's home in Paul Kruger Street, Sedgefield, on 16 September 2019 before they robbed and murdered him.
They got away with eight items including a DStv decoder, Henson's diary, and a silver lighter.
The duo was arrested later that same night at McCombi's residence in Geelblom Street in Smutsville.