Grahamstown - Murder accused Christopher Panayiotou should not be subjected to prison conditions as he is innocent until proven guilty, his lawyer told the Grahamstown High Court on Monday. Port Elizabeth Magistrate Abigail Beeton's statement that prison was not intended to be a holiday could not be forgiven, Mike Hellens, SC, told the court. Panayiotou is appealing against Beeton's decision, handed down on June 5, to deny him bail. Judge Glen Goosen said he would hand down judgment on … [Read more...] about Lawyer says Panayiotou should not be in jail until proven guilty
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Panayiotou had plans to move with Jayde
Port Elizabeth - Chris Panayiotou had bought a house in a sought-after area in Port Elizabeth that he was going to move into with his wife Jayde, the woman he’s accused of having killed. The house has four large bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a massive open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, with a built-in braai, reported The Times . The property was registered in the murder-accused’s name and cost R2.2m. Panayiotou is expected to return to the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court on … [Read more...] about Panayiotou had plans to move with Jayde
Alleged mistress, Chanelle Coutts, may testify
Port Elizabeth - A woman who has been linked to murder accused Christopher Panayiotou, Chanelle Coutts, may be called to testify for the State in the upcoming trial. Panayiotou stands accused of conspiring to have his wife, Jayde, murdered and will be appearing in court on Wednesday in connection with his ongoing bail application. Coutts works as an assistant manageress at the Algoa Park OK Grocer, which is run by Panayiotou and which he has a 10% share in. Port Elizabeth lawyer Danie … [Read more...] about Alleged mistress, Chanelle Coutts, may testify
Panayiotou seeking bail
Port Elizabeth - Murder accused Christopher Panayiotou will be applying for bail, according to his lawyer, Alwyn Griebenow. Panayiotou appeared in court on Monday for his alleged involvement in the murder of his wife Jayde. He is facing charges of conspiracy to commit murder, kidnapping, robbery with aggravated circumstances and murder. Griebenow said they were still in the process of preparing the application for Panayiotou, who is currently being held at the St Albans prison until his … [Read more...] about Panayiotou seeking bail
