(25 Apr 2017) A South African man on trial for allegedly murdering his father, mother and brother with an axe returned under escort to the scene of the killings on Tuesday.
Henri van Breda, along with the judge and lawyers in his trial, inspected the home in Stellenbosch where the murders occurred in January 2015.
Eric Ntabazalila, a spokesman for South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority, said the "idea was take the court through, especially the Judge and his assessor, through what the house looked like, where the bodies were found".
South African media say that during the visit, van Breda gave his version of events on the night of the killings.
Media were not allowed to enter the house.
Van Breda has said he fought an attacker during the slaughter. He pleaded not guilty Monday as the trial began.
The suspect also is charged with attempting to murder his sister, Marli.
Then 16, she suffered severe injuries and is reported to be unable to remember the incident.

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