Joshlin Smith

2024 - 5 - 13

The Mystery of Missing Joshlin Smith: Updates and Heartbreaking Moments Unfold

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Heart-wrenching updates on the disappearance of 6-year-old Joshlin Smith in Saldanha unveiled. Follow the twists and turns in this gripping case!

The case of missing 6-year-old Joshlin Smith from Middelpos, Saldanha has left a community in turmoil. Nearly three months have passed since her disappearance while under the care of her mother's boyfriend. The accused remains in custody as the State analyzes crucial cellphone and forensics data. The investigation intensifies as police delve into witness statements and mobile downloads for leads.

In a poignant moment, Joshlin's mother expressed her love for her daughter in court, despite the grim circumstances. As Mother's Day passed, the family continues to endure the agonizing wait for answers. With forensic reports and cellphone data ready for analysis, authorities aim to bring closure to the disturbing case.

Recently, four suspects involved in Joshlin Smith's disappearance appeared in court, shedding light on the ongoing legal battle. As the case unfolds, calls arise to reassign it to a specialized Cold Case Unit for a fresh perspective. The interference of certain individuals has marred the investigation, adding complexity to the search for Joshlin Smith.

In a surprising turn of events, the accused will remain behind bars as the community holds its breath for developments in the heart-wrenching case. The quest for justice for young Joshlin continues amidst the backdrop of uncertainty and grief in Saldanha.

Interesting Fact: The involvement of four suspects in the disappearance of Joshlin Smith has sparked public outcry and raised awareness about child safety measures in the community.

Fascinating Fact: The plea to reassign the case to a Cold Case Unit highlights the need for specialized expertise to unravel the mystery surrounding Joshlin Smith's vanishing.

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WATCH | Nearly three months since Joshlin Smith disappeared (eNCA)

It's been nearly three months since Joshlin went missing from her home in Middelpos, Saldanha. She had been left in the care of her mother's boyfriend, ...

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Missing Joshlin Smith: Accused to remain behind bars until ... (News24)

The State is analysing cellphone and forensics data in the investigation into the disappearance of 6-year-old Joshlin Smith, the Vredenburg Magistrate's ...

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Accused in Joshlin Smith disappearance remanded in custody until ... (Mail and Guardian)

The court heard on Monday that police are analysing witness statements and mobile downloads.

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'I love Joshlin,' mom says in the dock (SowetanLIVE)

The mother of a missing Saldanha Bay child says she had a “nice” Mother's Day on Sunday despite being in custody, and she “loves Joshlin”.

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Missing Joshlin Smith: Case postponed as authorities to wrap up ... (Independent Online)

The court heard that forensic reports and cellphone data has been received and is ready for analysis.

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Joshlin Smith — agonising wait continues for family as case is ... (Daily Maverick)

Mother's Day in Saldanha Bay wasn't the usual happy occasion as many moms and families expressed concern over the whereabouts of six-year-old Joshlin Smith ...

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WATCH | Four suspects in Joshlin Smith case back in court (TimesLIVE)

Four people are expected to return to the dock in the Vredenburg magistrate's court on Monday in connection with the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin ...

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Reassign Joshlin Smith case to skilled Cold Case Unit – John ... (Politicsweb)

DA leader says he has received reports that Gayton McKenzie's interference in case has fatally contaminated investigation.

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Joshlin Smith: Mom Kelly and co-accused back in court – What we ... (Citizen)

The four accused in the disappearance case of the six-year-old Joshlin Smith is set to appear in court today.

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'The pain is very deep': Joshlin Smith's grandmother begs for truth as ... (News24)

Lauretta Yon, the grandmother of 6-year-old Joshlin Smith, says when she visited the child's mother, Kelly, at Pollsmoor Prison in Cape Town over a week ago ...

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Joshlin Smith: mom, co-accused remain in custody (Independent Online)

Nearly three months since her disappearance and with no sign of the missing 6-year-old Joshlin Smith, her mother and three other co-accused made another ...

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Joshlin Smith case returns to court (SowetanLIVE)

Four suspects are expected to return to the dock in the Vredenburg magistrate's court on Monday in connection with the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin ...

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Joshlin Smith: 'No, I didn't sell her,' says pregnant mother Kelly (Independent Online)

The mother of missing Joshlin Smith showed up in court on Monday with a visible baby bump.

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Helen Zille blasts Gayton McKenzie's 'interference' in Joshlin Smith ... (TimesLIVE)

DA federal chair Helen Zille believes Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie's involvement in the case of missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith from ...

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