Herbert James Downs

Herbert James Downs "Bob" (1907 - 2007)

Brief overview:

Herbert, affectionately known as Bob, was 100-years-old when he was stabbed to death in his Richmond home on 2nd March 2007. He was stabbed three times in his heart, while he was in his bed. His murderer, killed him for a pair of shoes, a television, and some clothing.

Brief Biography:

• Other Victims/Family
  • Bob left behind 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He lived alone after his wife Penny died seven years ago.
• Funeral/Memorial
  • His funeral was to be held in Richmond on Friday.
• The Street/Suburb
• The Region (Land disputes, other incidents etc.)

Attack Details:

• Date and time of attack
• Weapons
• Items Stolen
  • A pair of shoes, a television, and some clothing
• Investigative officer/SAPS Case No:
• Torture, Gratuitous violence
• Indications of Hate Crime? Threats etc.

Perpetrator details:

• Number and Descriptions
• Arrests
  • Sibusiso Dlamini (27), was arrested a day later, after a failed attempt to rob another Richmond home on Saturday. Another suspect (25) was arrested after he was seen wearing Bob's shoes.
• Name/s and age/s of Perpetrator/s
• Country of origin of Perpetrator/s
• Trial/Conviction
  • Dlamini appeared in the Richmond Magistrate's Court on 7th March 2007. The case was adjourned until the 12th March, because Dlamini was seeking legal aid.

Additional Biographical Information:

• ID Nbr: 0609255015081
• Herbert married Constance Victoria Downs (born Penfold) on 08/08/1936
• https://www.gendatabase.com/deceased-record.php?q=4782055&r=HERBERT...

Links to Media articles:

• https://archive.is/DuaUj
• http://archive.is/x9BRn
• https://www.geni.com/documents/view?doc_id=6000000188729992827