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South African Murderer Thabo Bester Arrested in Tanzania After Faking Death

Thabo Bester, a South African rapist and murderer who escaped prison by faking his own death, has been arrested in Tanzania along with his girlfriend and a third suspect. Bester, known as the "Facebook rapist," was convicted in 2012 for the rape and murder of his model girlfriend and was believed to have died in his cell last year. However, a new post-mortem investigation revealed the body wasn't actually his. Bester will be extradited to South Africa to face justice.

via BBC|

#crime #escape #extradition

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Convicted rapist fakes death and escapes prison in South Africa manhunt.

South African police are searching for convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester, known as the "Facebook rapist," who escaped from a maximum security prison in Free State province. Bester was believed to have died in a fire in his cell last year, but it has since been revealed that he escaped and has been living in Johannesburg's Hyde Park suburb. The prison escape has raised questions about the possible involvement of prison officials. A manhunt has been launched for Bester, who has been spotted shopping in Johannesburg's upmarket Sandton area and has been romantically linked to a prominent celebrity doctor.

via The Associated Press|

#convicted-killer #crime #manhunt

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South African Rapist Fakes Death and Escapes Prison, Sparking Manhunt.

Thabo Bester, dubbed the "Facebook rapist," faked his own death and escaped from a South African prison where he was serving a life sentence for rape, robbery, and murder. Authorities believed he had died after setting himself on fire in his cell in May 2022, but DNA tests revealed the charred remains belonged to someone else. Bester allegedly lured victims on Facebook before raping and robbing them, and at least one victim was killed. The case has sparked outrage in South Africa, where women's rights groups have accused the government of not doing enough to tackle violence against women.

via CBS News|

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