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Station Strangler case

A homicide case documented in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, during 1986–1994.

Place
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Date
1986–1994
Status
Cold caseThe case is unresolved but is not under continuous active investigation. It may reopen if new evidence appears.
Sources
2 cited sources

Updated 23 Aug 2026

Overview

Case overview

He was convicted in 1995 of the sexual assault and murder of 10-year-old Elroy van Rooyen in 1995 and sentenced to 35 years in prison. Forensic psychologist and criminal profiler Micki Pistorius was brought in to assist in the investigation in 1994, and was able to point to Simons as the killer. [1]

His trial lasted three months, leading to a conviction and life sentence. He was sentenced to 35 years (25 for murder and 10 for kidnapping) in prison. Simons appeared before magistrates in 1995 on one charge of murder and kidnap. [2]

Mitchells Plain town centre in Cape Town, where the Station Strangler investigation was based
Mitchells Plain town centre in Cape Town, where the Station Strangler investigation was basedDiscott · CC BY-SA 4.0 · View original ↗
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4 sourced milestones

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  1. The investigation develops

    Forensic psychologist and criminal profiler Micki Pistorius was brought in to assist in the investigation in 1994, and was able to point to Simons as the killer.

    Source: Wikipedia ↗

  2. A major development follows

    Simons appeared before magistrates in 1995 on one charge of murder and kidnap. This milestone is documented in the cited case overview and supporting public record.

    Source: Wikipedia ↗

  3. A central event is documented

    In 2005, an inquest was opened into the deaths of the remaining victims. This milestone is documented in the cited case overview and supporting public record.

    Source: Wikipedia ↗

  4. A central event is documented

    On 9 December 2008, Regional Magistrate Marelize Rolle stated that she believed prima facie evidence showed Simons was probably responsible for the deaths of at least six of the other victims.

    Source: Wikipedia ↗
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