The disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith has taken a grim turn during her mother Kelly Smith's trial, implicating her in a scheme involving a traditional healer reportedly seeking the girl for her eyes and skin.
Shocking Allegations in Trial of Missing South African Girl Details Traditional Healer Connection
Shocking Allegations in Trial of Missing South African Girl Details Traditional Healer Connection
The ongoing trial of Kelly Smith reveals disturbing claims about her daughter Joshlin's disappearance, linking her to a traditional healer's chilling intentions.
In a gripping court case, disturbing revelations have surfaced regarding the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, who went missing in February 2024. Kelly Smith, the child's mother, along with her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis and friend Steveno van Rhyn, face serious charges including human trafficking and kidnapping. Allegations have emerged that a traditional healer sought the young girl for her fair complexion and blue-green eyes.
According to reports, Joshlin disappeared from outside her home in Saldanha Bay, near Cape Town, triggering a large-scale search fraught with drama. Smith originally claimed that she had left her in the care of Appollis, and only alerted police six hours after discovering the child was missing. This delay raised suspicions, leading prosecutors to accuse her of having colluded with others to sell her daughter.
The trial, now in its third week, has unveiled shocking testimonies. Witnesses report that Smith expressed intentions to sell her children for financial gain and that she suggested in conversations the child was en route to West Africa. A friend and neighbor, Lourentia Lombaard, took the stand and testified that Smith confessed to selling Joshlin, citing dire financial straits as a motive. Lombaard claims to have witnessed Smith packing items for Joshlin before the two allegedly drove off with a woman believed to be the traditional healer.
Amidst these harrowing allegations, Lombaard’s emotional appeal for Joshlin's safe return highlights the community's despair surrounding the case. As trial proceedings continue, expectations build for further revelations through March 28, while authorities are still searching for Joshlin and justice for the young girl remains a pressing concern.
