Sleepy Town of Tulbagh Rocked by Brutal Murder of British Expat

Brit, 73, strangled to death with own belt in horror South Africa phone robbery - The Mirror

Retired Brit Karl Lauks, 73, was brutally killed on his driveway when he was strangled with his own belt after coming home from the pub, in South Africa - police said a 29-year-old has been arrested

Brit, 73, strangled to death with his own belt in his driveway in robbery

A 73-year-old British engineer has been strangled to death with his own belt in his driveway after popping down to the pub for a beer. Retired expat Karl Lauks was said to be the “life and soul” of his adoptive town of Tulbagh 70 miles north of Cape Town, in South Africa. FacebookA retired British engineer who settled down in South Africa was ambushed in his car driveway[/caption] Jamie Pyatt News LtdKarl Lauks, 73, was strangled to death[/capti…

Sleepy town of Tulbagh rocked by brutal murder of British expat

The tranquil wine valley town of Tulbagh in the Witzenberg has been left in shock following the murder of 73-year-old Karl Lauks, a long-time British expat who had called South Africa home for over four decades. Lauks was found dead in his car on Piet Retief Street around midday on Tuesday this week. According to WO. Joseph Swartbooi, spokesperson for the South African Police Services, police suspect that robbery was the motive for the attack. D…

British man found dead in Tulbagh, suspect arrested

Tulbagh, a peaceful Western Cape town known for its wine farms and mountain views, has been shaken by the brutal murder of a long-time British resident. Authorities have confirmed the victim as 73-year-old Karl Lauks, who had swapped London life for South Africa more than 40 years ago. His lifeless body was discovered slumped inside his car on Piet Retief Street at midday on Monday, with signs pointing to a violent struggle. Emergency teams resp…

British national killed in Tulbagh

Western Cape police have called on people who may have witnessed the murder of an elderly British national in Tulbagh this week to come forward.   The victim has been identified as 73-year-old Karl Lauks, who has been living in the Winelands town for many years.   Lauks’ body was found in a car in Piet Retief Street on Monday afternoon. According to Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi, police responded to a complaint at […]