Adv. Eksteen, Sgt Greef and Adv. Harrington
By Sergeant Mahlomola Kareli
Free State Provincial Corporate Communication and Media Liaison
The Free State police welcomes the heavy sentence handed down by the Bloemfontein High Court today, 10 December 2025, to two men convicted of the brutal murder and robbery of an elderly couple on a farm in Glen.
Mohau William Lebeko (39) and Motlalentoa Lucas Wolf (27) were arrested on Friday, 10 May 2024, after the gruesome murder of Mr. Christo Morrison (76) and Mrs. Crista Morrison (73) while at their farm in the vicinity of Glen.
Swift action by the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes unit, acting on intelligence, traced the suspects to a guesthouse in Bloemhof.
At the time of their arrest, the suspects were on a drinking spree and found to be in possession of two cellphones belonging to the victims.
The pair were convicted on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, following a dedicated investigation by Sgt Jan Greef from the Provincial Murder and Robbery Unit, working in collaboration with the Provincial Local Criminal Record Centre and the National Prosecuting Authority’s Tag Team, comprising Advocates Jacques Harrington and Ralie Eksteen.
In handing down the severe sentence, Judge Gusha expressed palpable anger and frustration, stating:
”You two are evil personified and incapable of rehabilitation.
I cannot make right the financial hardships and suffering you had the family to suffer.
Throughout the trial you showed no remorse.
What I can do is to try and restore hope from the community to the justice system.”
The Judge concluded by acknowledging the broader issue of violent crime against the elderly: “Our country is having problems of violent crimes and abuse to the elderly.
It’s unfortunate that the sentence I’m about to impose on you two cannot bring back the lives of Mr Christo and Mrs Crista Morrison”
The two were found guilty on Tuesday 9 December 2025 of the following:
1. Robbery Aggravating (Motor-vehicle)
2. Murder ( Mr AC Morrison),
3. Murder ( Mrs C Morrison),
4. Cybercrimes Act charge 4 to11
5. POCA Act (Money Laundering)
On 10 December 2025 the matter was concluded and both accused were before Bloemfontein High Court and sentenced as follows:
Charge 1: 15 years direct imprisonment;
Charge 2: Life imprisonment;
Charge 3: Life imprisonment;
Charges 4 to 11 combined: 15 years direct imprisonment
Charge 12: 5 years direct Imprisonment.
Free State Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane, praised the collaborative efforts of the SAPS unit and the NPA, stating:
“This sentence sends an unequivocal message that violent crimes, particularly those targeting our vulnerable elderly citizens, will be met with the full might of the law.
The dedication of Sgt Greef, forensics and the NPA team secured justice for the Morrison family, and we hope this brings them a measure of closure.”
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