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Identity claim over expat killing Identity claim over expat killing
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Lawyers for two men accused of killing a Welsh expatriate have told a court in South Africa that it was a case of mistaken identity by the man's widow. Lawyers for two men accused of killing a man in front of his family have told a court in South Africa it was a case of mistaken identity by his widow.
Fred Picton-Turbervill, 45, originally from Vale of Glamorgan, died in an attack at his home in January 2008.Fred Picton-Turbervill, 45, originally from Vale of Glamorgan, died in an attack at his home in January 2008.
Petro Markel and Cristovao Fresco Ndima deny murder, robbery and firearms charges at Pretoria High Court.Petro Markel and Cristovao Fresco Ndima deny murder, robbery and firearms charges at Pretoria High Court.
They claim they were at home at the time of the shooting but Ursula Picton-Turbervill said they were involved.They claim they were at home at the time of the shooting but Ursula Picton-Turbervill said they were involved.
The trial has resumed after a month's adjournment following the death of the defence counsel's brother.The trial has resumed after a month's adjournment following the death of the defence counsel's brother.
The court has previously heard Mrs Picton-Turbervill, 46, describe how the family were dining when their dogs began barking. The court has previously heard Mrs Picton-Turbervill, 46, describe how she, her husband and children were dining at their home when their pet dogs became alarmed and began barking.
Her husband went to investigate and two intruders shot him and robbed the house in the Waterkloof Ridge area of Pretoria.Her husband went to investigate and two intruders shot him and robbed the house in the Waterkloof Ridge area of Pretoria.
The court heard she had described the attackers in detail, saying Mr Markel had a "funny, mangled and long-lobed ear" and a slim face, while Mr Ndima had a scar around his face and large, round eyes.The court heard she had described the attackers in detail, saying Mr Markel had a "funny, mangled and long-lobed ear" and a slim face, while Mr Ndima had a scar around his face and large, round eyes.
In an emotional testimony, Mrs Picton-Turbervill said that Mr Markel had shot her husband in the head before the intruders fled with goods, including jewellery.In an emotional testimony, Mrs Picton-Turbervill said that Mr Markel had shot her husband in the head before the intruders fled with goods, including jewellery.
The family had lived in south Wales in Ewenny Priory, near Bridgend, before moving to South Africa in 2003.The family had lived in south Wales in Ewenny Priory, near Bridgend, before moving to South Africa in 2003.
Mrs Picton-Turbervill was cross examined on Monday, her birthday, by Bafana Mamba, defending.Mrs Picton-Turbervill was cross examined on Monday, her birthday, by Bafana Mamba, defending.
Mr Mamba told the Pretoria High Court that the two defendants will argue it was a case of mistaken identity.Mr Mamba told the Pretoria High Court that the two defendants will argue it was a case of mistaken identity.
He said Mr Markel, from Mozambique but living in Tembisa, South Africa, will testify that on the day of the attack, he was at work and later that night he was home asleep.He said Mr Markel, from Mozambique but living in Tembisa, South Africa, will testify that on the day of the attack, he was at work and later that night he was home asleep.
The court heard Mr Ndima, from Mozambique, claimed he was at his home in Daveyton, where he lived at the time.The court heard Mr Ndima, from Mozambique, claimed he was at his home in Daveyton, where he lived at the time.
Mrs Picton-Turberville told the court: "They were at my home that night."Mrs Picton-Turberville told the court: "They were at my home that night."
Several police officers also took the stand to testify in a trial-within-a trial to determine the admissibility of Mr Markel pointing out the crime scene to police.Several police officers also took the stand to testify in a trial-within-a trial to determine the admissibility of Mr Markel pointing out the crime scene to police.
'Constitutional rights''Constitutional rights'
Mr Markel claimed that he was assaulted by the police prior to be taken to the home of the Picton-Turbervilles and that his constitutional rights were not explained to him.Mr Markel claimed that he was assaulted by the police prior to be taken to the home of the Picton-Turbervilles and that his constitutional rights were not explained to him.
The police denied any wrong doing and said Mr Markel, who claimed he had never in his life been to the house, explained the way to them.The police denied any wrong doing and said Mr Markel, who claimed he had never in his life been to the house, explained the way to them.
Judge Ephraim Makgoba is expected to later rule on whether Mr Markel's rights were violated.Judge Ephraim Makgoba is expected to later rule on whether Mr Markel's rights were violated.
The trial continues.The trial continues.