Ava Pearson, the woman accused of killing her partner, Darren Harris was today charged with murder when she appeared in the Sparendaam Magistrates’ Court, before Magistrate Alicia George.
Pearson who was not required to plea to the indictable offence was remanded to prison until May 18.
Pearson’s relatives are of the opinion that Harris’s death could have been avoided had the police taken her report seriously when she went to the Turkeyen Police Station to file a report against him. They are contending that she acted in self-defence.
Pearson allegedly stabbed Harris to death on April 1 after he reportedly dealt her a chop to her hand. This was confirmed by eyewitnesses.
Her stepfather also spoke of acts of aggression against him by the decease and said that Ava was repeatedly abused by the Harris.
In one instance Harris he said attacked him with a broken bottle at his Turkeyen home.
The family is getting support from NGO, United Bridge Builders Mission and according to the founder of that NGO, Bonita Montique her NGO will ensure that the Ava gets the best legal services since she like the family believe that Ava acted in self-defence.