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Reinhardt Leach, who is accused of the murder of his girlfriend Vicky Terblanche, seen in the dock at the High Court in Gqeberha.
The trial of Reinhardt Leach, accused of conspiring to murder his girlfriend, Vicky Terblanche, is continuing at the High Court in Gqeberha. Co-accused turned state witness, Dylan Cullis, is being cross-examined.
Cullis testified that it was Leach, not him, who smothered Terblanche with a pillow after their attempt to overdose her failed.
Cullis admitted to heavy drug use on the day of the murder but maintained that Leach was the one who ultimately killed Terblanche, despite evidence from the defence that the cause of death was an overdose, not suffocation.
Cullis’ testimony contradicted earlier statements made by Leach, including details about the firearm and the murder plan.
Cullis :When we started having chats about getting her over dose on drugs
Jodine :Can we accept that at some point you knew this was serious threat and that’s why you wanted to tell her
Cullis :You can say, but I’ve heard crazy things when people are high. #sabcnews— Lerato Fekisi (@LThipa) February 13, 2025
Jodine:On the 18th was there any alcohol taken at that time?
Cullis:No
Jodine :What drugs did you take on the 18th October?
Cullis :I was taking tik, Marijuana, cat(cheaper version of cocaine). #sabcnews— Lerato Fekisi (@LThipa) February 13, 2025
Adv Jodine(Leach lawyer) -Lets talk about Your friendship with Leach and De Ridder from what I understand you met 3 weeks before her death
Cullis :That’s correct
Jodine:When you met De Ridder was it an instant friendship
Cullis:I didn’t want to be De Ridders friend. #sabcnews— Lerato Fekisi (@LThipa) February 13, 2025
Jodine:What would a normal drug day look like?
Cullis :I would take tik and cocaine
Jodine :What made you take drugs
Cullis:It gave me a euphoria feeling
Jodine:How does it affect you long term, when it wears off
Cullis :I feel tired and want to sleep. #sabcnews— Lerato Fekisi (@LThipa) February 13, 2025
The trial continues.
