Bail has been denied for a 29-year-old Northern Cape man accused of beating his three-year-old stepson to death for wetting the bed.
BAIL has been denied for a 29-year-old Northern Cape man accused of beating his stepson to death for wetting the bed. Jeremy Bosman appeared in the De Aar District Court, where the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) successfully opposed his bail.
“Bosman faces a serious charge of murder in connection with the tragic death of his three-year-old stepson, Charvandre Kieran Everson, along with a charge of assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) against the child’s mother, 29-year-old Charmelle Thys,” said the NPA’s spokesperson in the Northern Cape, Mojalefa Senokoatsane.
According to Senokoatsane, on October 19, Charvandre wet the bed and Bosman allegedly responded by repeatedly striking the child on the head with his hands and a broom. Bosman also allegedly slammed the child’s head against a wall, causing severe injuries.
Preliminary investigations and witness testimonies indicate that Charvandre’s injuries left him unable to eat or open his mouth.
It is further alleged that when the child wet the bed a second time, he was assaulted again.
“There was blood in the child’s mouth and he lost control of his bodily functions. He was unable to move his legs and was weak,” Senokoatsane said.
“Before Thys took her son to the De Aar Hospital, Bosman allegedly told her not to disclose details of the incidents. Unfortunately, upon arrival, medical personnel confirmed that Charvandre had already succumbed to his injuries.”
Medical staff reportedly found multiple bruises on the little boy’s body during their examination, prompting them to alert the police.
Senokoatsane said that following a thorough investigation, the police charged Bosman with murder and assault GBH.
Bosman appeared in court to apply for bail, but the prosecution opposed it.
“The prosecution opposed bail under Schedule 6, citing the severe nature of the charges and the risk posed by the accused to vulnerable individuals, particularly children. The court agreed, remanding Bosman in custody until his next court appearance on December 5,” Senokoatsane said.
