Ex Eagles player accused of axe murder named and to have psychological evaluation

The former Eagles and Blue Bulls rugby player accused of three axe murders will be examined by a district surgeon to see if he should be sent for psychological evaluation.

Joseph Ntshiongwana appeared in court in Durban on Thursday and it emerged during his appearance that he has a history of mental disturbance.

He was arrested earlier this week after an axe and bloodied clothes were found in his possession.

The investigating officer is now in possession of a psychologist’s report and the court will try to determine if he is fit to stand trial.

If not, he can be declared a state psychiatric patient until his condition improves. A man who escaped the attacks claimed the suspect accused him of raping his daughter and infecting her with HIV.

Police spokesperson Gerard Labuschagne said that he does not even have a daughter.

“That statement is a complete fabrication on his side,” he said.

Police said there is no way the axe murders were driven by revenge and have blamed Ntshiongwana’s allegedly evil nature for his actions.

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