Wesley Lombard
Captain Wesley Lombard is an investigating officer involved in the high-profile trial concerning the alleged kidnapping and trafficking of Joslin Smith. During the proceedings, he was cross-examined regarding the circumstances under which the accused, Jacquen Appollis and Stefano van Rhyn, were interrogated. Lombard denied allegations of police brutality, asserting that he did not witness any assaults on the accused despite evidence presented by the defense highlighting severe mistreatment during custody.
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Recent news mentions
Wesley Lombard is a captain who allegedly devised a strategy to intimidate Van Rhyn.
Defence accuses cop of trying to exploit accused’s weaknesses to gain confession – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-04-09
Captain Wesley Lombard is Fortuin's superior who mentioned discrepancies in witness statements.
No standing order to record witness statements, court hears in Joslin Smith kidnapping trial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-08
Captain Wesley Lombard denied that any torture had taken place during the investigation.
Another senior officer denies torture allegations in Joslin Smith kidnapping trial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-02
Captain Wesley Lombard is a 22-year veteran of the Western Cape’s organised crime unit and the investigating officer in the case.
Judge condemns cyberbullying as Joslin Smith kidnapping trial enters fifth week – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-01
Captain Wesley Lombard is the investigating officer cross-examined during the trial.
Defence lawyer for accused one in Joslin Smith trial says client was tortured – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-28
