Jacquen Appollis
Jacquen Appollis, the boyfriend of Kelly Smith, has been charged alongside her in the kidnapping and trafficking case related to the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, entering a plea of not guilty at the start of the trial.
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Jacquen 'Boeta' Appollis was sentenced to 10 years in prison for kidnapping and to life imprisonment for trafficking.
Reported cases of child abuse and neglect rose to 26 000 in 2024-25 – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-06-11
Jacquen Appollis was also sentenced to life imprisonment for his involvement in the human trafficking case.
Afrique du Sud : une mère condamnée à perpétuité pour avoir vendu sa fille
Burkina Faso· 2025-05-30
Jacquen ‘Boeta’ Appollis was convicted of kidnapping and trafficking.
Three accused are going to jail but Joslin’s fate remains unknown – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-30
Jacquen Appollis was sentenced to life in prison alongside Racquel Chantel Smith for human trafficking.
South African woman sentenced to life in prison for selling her young daughter | News
Jamaica· 2025-05-29
Jacquen Appollis was convicted alongside Racquel Kelly Smith for child trafficking and kidnapping.
Güney Afrika'da kan donduran ticaret: 6 yaşındaki kızını 'Şifacı'ya sattı
Turkey· 2025-05-29
Jacquen Appollis was sentenced alongside Raquel Kelly Smith for his involvement in the kidnapping and trafficking case.
Jutarnji list - Djevojčica (6) nestala pred kućnim pragom, istraga je otkrila nezapamćeno zvjerstvo, majka je upravo osuđena na doživotnu kaznu
Croatia· 2025-05-29
Jacquen 'Boeta' Appollis was convicted of kidnapping and trafficking Joslin Smith.
Life in prison for Appollis, Van Rhyn and Kelly Smith – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-29
Jacquen Appollis was sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in trafficking a six-year-old girl.
South African woman sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter | South Africa
United Kingdom· 2025-05-29Jacquen Appollis was one of the accomplices sentenced alongside Kelly Smith for kidnapping.
Joshlin Smith's mother, Kelly, jailed for kidnapping and selling her in South AfricaUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-29
Jacquen Appollis was convicted alongside Racquel Smith for the kidnapping and trafficking of Joshlin.
Tears and heartbreak over tragic story of South African girl sold by her motherUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-29
Jacquen Appollis was found guilty alongside Kelly Smith for the kidnapping and trafficking of Joslin Smith.
Kelly Smith’s mother uses victim impact statement to confront daughter about parenting, indifference – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-28
Jacquen Appollis was found guilty of kidnapping and trafficking Joshlin.
Mother Kelly convicted of kidnapping daughter in South AfricaUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-02
Jacquen 'Boeta' Appollis is accused number one in the kidnapping and trafficking trial of Joslin Smith.
Accused two says police did not treat him with ‘respect and dignity’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-16
Jacquen Appollis testifies in the trial-within-a-trial at the Western Cape high court regarding his alleged torture by police officers.
Cop ‘asked me if I know Jesus’ — accused one in Joslin Smith kidnapping takes the stand – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-11
Jacquen Appollis is accused number one in the trial related to Joslin Smith's disappearance.
Defence accuses cop of trying to exploit accused’s weaknesses to gain confession – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-09
Jacquen 'Boeta' Appollis is accused one in the Joslin Smith kidnapping trial.
No standing order to record witness statements, court hears in Joslin Smith kidnapping trial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-08Jacquen Appollis is accused number one in the case related to Joslin Smith's kidnapping.
Medical examiner refutes accused’s claims of abuse in Joslin Smith trial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-04
Jacquen 'Boeta' Appollis is one of the men accused in the kidnapping case.
Another senior officer denies torture allegations in Joslin Smith kidnapping trial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-02
Jacquen Appollis is one of the accused in the kidnapping trial of Joslin Smith.
Judge condemns cyberbullying as Joslin Smith kidnapping trial enters fifth week – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-01
Jacquen Appollis is the first accused in the trial about the alleged kidnapping and trafficking of Joslin Smith.
Defence lawyer for accused one in Joslin Smith trial says client was tortured – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-28
Lombaard claims that accused number two, Stefano van Rhyn — a friend of the couple — would also have heard the plan because Smith 'was speaking very loudly.'
Star witness in Joslin Smith case says silence was driven by fear, drugs and hush money – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-26
Jacquen Appollis is accused in the kidnapping and human trafficking trial involving Joslin Smith.
State witness again falls ill during cross-examination drama – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-25
Jacquen Appollis is Kelly Smith's partner and was accused alongside her in the trial.
Court hears that Kelly Smith orchestrated Joslin’s sale to sangoma, others probably involved ‘by chance’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-24Jacquen Appollis is the partner of Kelly Smith and is accused in the case.
State’s star witness breaks down as judge questions inconsistencies – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-19Jacquen Appollis is Kelly Smith's boyfriend and has pleaded not guilty to charges related to Joshlin's disappearance.
Missing girl was wanted for her 'eyes and skin'United Kingdom· 2025-03-18Jacquen Appollis is one of the accused in the kidnapping and human trafficking trial related to Joslin Smith.
Joslin Smith was wanted by sangoma for her ‘eyes and skin’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-17
Jacquen Appollis has been charged with the kidnapping and human trafficking of Joslin Smith.
Joslin: Is the state at fault too? – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-14
Jacquen Appollis is accused number one in the kidnapping and human trafficking case.
Kelly Smith told teacher Joslin was kidnapped by Nigerians – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-13
Jacquen Appollis is one of the accused in the kidnapping and human trafficking trial.
‘You fucking dog!’ Kelly Smith feels wrath of community during in-loco inspection – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-06
Jacquen Appollis is one of the accused in the kidnapping and human trafficking case of seven-year-old Joslin Smith.
Accused claim police torture, admit to heavy drug use – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-05