Justice for Marco

Started 10 months ago

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Sindi Pieters
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2 
BaB campaigns
Location
NELSPRUIT
South Africa
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Started 10 months ago
Open end-date

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On 5 June 2025 Marco Schalekamp, a 41 year old single father, was shot and left for dead with his young child in the vehicle. Marco was critically wounded. He was shot multiple times, through both cheeks, shoulder and neck resulting in a critical injury to his C2 vertebra. Marco survived against all odds. 

After receiving death threats in hospital Marco discharged himself and arranged a meeting with the investigating officer to give his statement. Shortly after, he was arrested on a murder and attempted murder charge due to a statement given by one of the other injured parties. Marco's carry-on firearm was found on him, not fired, with all ammunition accounted for, and entered into evidence by police. 

Marco was denied bail due to the fact that he regularly works abroad for several weeks at a time and thus making him a flight risk.  

Marco and his defence team now needs to focus on proving his innocence. With the current backlog on South African services like ballistic tests this mig...

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S. Pieters 11 Sep '25
1st Payment Thanks to your generosity, Marco was able to receive the legal support that contributed to him being granted bail—a huge step forward in this journey. All donations received via Backa...

S. Pieters 11 Sep '25
Update on Marco’s Case – Bail Granted A Special Birthday Thank You We sincerely apologise for the delay in this update—the past few weeks have been overwhelming, and we are truly grateful for you...
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