After five years, the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court has concluded baby Eden Laird’s kidnapping matter.
After the magistrate handed down the sentences, both appealed the court’s decision and submitted their appeal applications before the court. Eden, who was only 13 months old when kidnapped, was reported missing on May 2, 2018. The domestic helper took Eden on a stroll from his house in Brackendowns, Alberton, and never returned, according to police reports.
To release the child, the offenders sought R6m in ransom. The Lairds gave the kidnappers a first ransom of R125 000.
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