From New York Post · · 50s
South African Farmer Tortured in Barn Robbery
South African farmer Donovan Marx had ears hacked off and nearly castrated by robbers who shot and stabbed him.
In brief
South African farmer Donovan Marx had ears hacked off and nearly castrated by robbers who shot and stabbed him. South African farmer Donovan Marx was tortured by robbers who hacked off his ears and nearly castrated him after shooting and stabbing him. Originally reported by New York Post.
Farmer Tortured
South African farmer Donovan Marx was shot and stabbed by robbers who hacked off his ears.
Robbers' Plan
Robbers intended to castrate Marx but a worker intervened before they could complete the attack.
Motive Unclear
Marx's family says the attack was more brutal than typical robbery, suggesting deeper motives.
Political Context
The attack occurred five months after Trump raised fears of a genocide of white farmers in South Africa.
The takeaway
South African farmer Donovan Marx was tortured by robbers who hacked off his ears and nearly castrated him after shooting and stabbing him.
