A stunning revelation has rocked the trial of Joshlin Smith, the six-year-old who went missing in February 2024. Joshlin’s class teacher, Edna Maart, testified that Joshlin’s mother, Racquel ‘Kelly’ Smith, claimed that a Nigerian man had called her, stating that Joshlin was being taken to West Africa by boat.
Maart took the stand and recounted the shocking conversation she had with Kelly, who faces kidnapping and human trafficking charges alongside her boyfriend, Jacquen ‘Boeta’ Appollis, and Steveno ‘Stefaan’ van Rhyn. According to Maart, Kelly revealed that the Nigerian man had instructed her to act quickly, as Joshlin was allegedly being transported in a container on a boat.
The teacher expressed her confusion and concern, questioning Kelly about how the Nigerian man knew her number and why she hadn’t informed the police. Kelly allegedly remained evasive, stating only that she feared the community would kill her.
In a bizarre twist, Kelly’s lawyer, Rinesh Sivnarain, revealed that Kelly had instructed him that the Nigerian man’s name was Johan, claiming that he was a medium.
As the trial continues, the nation remains gripped by the shocking allegations and revelations. Will justice be served for Joshlin Smith?
