Lourens Daniël Stols

Lourens "Ouboet" Stols (1938 - 2007)

Brief overview:

Lourens (69), a mentally disabled elderly man who "never even wanted to shoot a fly" was cruelly murdered in his house in Wilgerpark, Ventersdorp. Lourens was found dead by members of the police late on Sunday afternoon with several head wounds and electric cord around his neck, arms and legs.

Stols' body was found in one of the bedrooms. He lived with his mother until about 18 months previously,
but had been alone since her death. Ansie Cronjé, Stols' sister who lived in Ventersdorp, last saw her brother on Friday afternoon when she went to take him food.

Nellie Cronjé, Stols' other sister who lives in Hoedspruit, said he was very ill. He had high blood pressure and a heart problem.

Brief Biography:

• Other Victims/Family
• Funeral/Memorial
• The Street/Suburb
• The Region (Land disputes, other incidents etc.)

Attack Details:

• Date and time of attack
• Weapons
• Items Stolen
  • Only two purses are missing from the house at this stage, said Capt. Aafje Botma,

police spokesman said.

• Investigative officer/SAPS Case No:
• Torture, Gratuitous violence
• Indications of Hate Crime? Threats etc.

Perpetrator details:

• Number and Descriptions
• Arrests
• Name/s and age/s of Perpetrator/s
• Country of origin of Perpetrator/s
• Trial/Conviction

Additional Biographical Information:

• Identity Number: 3801215001080
• Cause of Death: UNNATURAL CAUSES

Links to Media articles:

• https://www.geni.com/documents/view?doc_id=6000000194742836828