ELDORADO PARK - Police officers Caylene Whiteboy and Simon Ndyalvane have been found guilty of the murder of 16-year-old Nathaniel Julies.
The teenager, who had Down Syndrome, was shot dead in Eldorado Park while on his way to buy biscuits during a Covid-19 lockdown.
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His killing in August 2020 sparked widespread outrage and protests in the community, with residents demanding justice.
A third officer, Voster Netshiongolo, was acquitted of being an accomplice.
The verdict follows a lengthy trial at the High Court in Johannesburg, during which more than 20 witnesses testified.