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South Africa convicts three for Amy Biehl murder
Three young black men were found guilty of murdering American exchange student Amy Biehl in Gugulethu near Cape Town amid South Africa's racial tensions. Judge Gerald Friedman called the act a vicious attack as he delivered the verdict in a mixed courtroom. The defendants were Vusumzi Ntamo 23 Mongezi Mangina 22 and Mzikhona Nofemela 19. The case followed an 11 month trial that highlighted intimidation against witnesses and the volatile climate before the all race election. Biehl 26 was in South Africa to study women's rights and voter education. her death occurred Aug 25 1993 two days before she was to return home to Newport Beach California. Her friend Melanie Jacobs praised witnesses who testified overcoming threats. Biehl’s father Peter said the verdict offered closure but marked the start of ongoing mourning for both families.