Joshlin Smith Trial:Lourentia Lombaard’s History Of Drug Use Under Scrutiny

Lourentia Lombaard, a former accused turned state witness in the trial of missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith, has admitted to being under the influence of drugs before her arrest.

Under cross-examination, Lombaard revealed that she had used tik and mandrax, detailing the effects of the latter, which can remain in her system for about two weeks.

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She described the experience of smoking mandrax as feeling high, with everything moving in slow motion.

Lombaard’s Drug Use History

Lombaard, who started doing drugs at the age of 16, acknowledged that her children would often be present when she used drugs.

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When asked if she would describe herself as a drug addict, Lombaard hesitated, saying, “I wouldn’t say I am not an addict but a drug user.”

She claimed that she is no longer on drugs.However, her drug history has raised concerns about the reliability of her testimony in the trial.

Implications For The Trial

Lombaard’s admission of drug use before her arrest has sparked questions about the potential impact on her initial statements to the police.

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As a state witness, Lombaard’s testimony is crucial in the trial of Joshlin’s mother, Racquel ‘Kelly’ Smith, and her co-accused, Jacquen ‘Boeta’ Appollis and Steveno ‘Steffie’ van Rhyn, who face charges of kidnapping and human trafficking.

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