John Bosman

John Bosman (1957 – 2018)

Brief overview:

John (62), was shot and killed in his home by unknown suspects on his strawberry farm at The Rest, plot number 66.

Police spokesman Capt Zandile Gqawa said they were looking for suspects in connection with the murder and house robbery. “The incident took place yesterday at about 22:00.”

According to information at the police’s disposal, the man was watching television and his wife was in the bedroom when three suspects stormed into the house. “He alerted his wife to lock herself in the bedroom and to press the panic button. A scuffle ensued between the suspects and the victim and shots were fired. The man was shot in the chest and was certified dead at the scene.”

Hi-Tech Security Lowveld’s operation manager Callum Mac Pherson said their armed response disturbed the suspects who then fled into the bush. “A television which was taken from the house was found in the nearby bush.”

Brief Biography:

• Other Victims/Family
  • John leaves behind his beloved wife Leigh Foster Bosman, sons Steven and Dylan.
• Funeral/Memorial
  • Kindly, in leu of flowers please contribute to the Leigh Bosman Security Fund, BackaBuddy account to contribute towards security upgrades and expenses.
• The Farm/Smallholding
• The Region (Land disputes, other incidents etc.)

Attack Details:

• Date and time of attack
  • 2nd of October 2018 at approximately 22:10
• Items Stolen
  • The three intruders stole personal items and attempted to steal the vehicles on the farm.
• Investigative officer/SAPS Case No:
• Torture, Gratuitous violence
• Indications of Hate Crime? Threats etc.

Perpetrator details:

• Number and Descriptions
  • Three persons were identified.
• Arrests
• Name/s and age/s of Perpetrator/s
• Country of origin of Perpetrator/s
• Trial/Conviction

Additional Biographical Information:

Links to Media articles:

• https://archive.fo/f8hyi
• http://archive.is/QMbNq
• http://archive.fo/Je70f
• Leigh Bosman Security Fund