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The Citizen
4 hours ago
- The Citizen
Beaten, murdered and betrayed: What really happened to Luke Edwards?
Beaten, murdered and betrayed: What really happened to Luke Edwards? Luke Edwards, a 32-year-old described as bright, disciplined and full of promise, went into a facility seeking help. Instead, he died a violent and painful death, The Witness reports. His beaten, bloody, and half-clothed body was found just metres away from the Tetelestai Recovery Centre in KZN that he had been admitted into. He had no shirt or shoes, and his injuries told a horrific story. This week, Amanzimtoti police confirmed the arrest of four suspects in connection with his murder. Private investigator Brad Nathanson, hired by the Edwards family, said Luke's body showed clear signs of severe assault. 'It would be too gruesome to describe the state Edwards' body was found in,' said Nathanson. 'In my 45 years as an investigator, it was one of the most upsetting scenes I have ever seen.' Luke's father, Duncan Edwards, said the pain of losing his son under such brutal circumstances is indescribable. 'No words will ever describe the pain of seeing my son like that. Luke was not a drug addict. He was sick and needed care. We placed our trust in the wrong hands. They failed him,' he said. 'Luke was extremely clever, played a lot of chess, went to the gym daily and was proficient in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. 'He was not addicted to any other drugs, and his system was completely clear of any drugs [other than marijuana],' he added. He said the family turned to Nathanson to uncover what happened. 'Brad has been amazing. He has helped us to answer almost all the questions we have been asking ourselves as a family,' he said. 'This act was senseless. A parent sends their child to a facility for them to get well, not to be murdered. '[There is] no motive other than entitled bullies who went too far and then feared the repercussions of their actions. The men responsible for Luke's death must face recompense. Well done detectives at SAPS Amanzimtoti. 'My sincere condolences to the Edwards family,' Nathanson said. Nathanson also questioned the qualification of some people who reside at the rehabilitation facility, receiving board and lodging in exchange for acting as volunteer 'monitors'. 'They are going to argue that these 'monitors' at the facility are not their 'employees'. Once again taking two steps away from the truth. Technically, these monitors don't work for the rehabilitation centre. 'They volunteer for benefits,' said Nathanson. Amanzimtoti SAPS spokesperson Captain Charlene van der Spuy confirmed that four suspects, aged between 24 and 28, were arrested on Thursday. A fifth person was arrested and charged with assault GBH for attacking a witness in the case. He appeared in Amanzimtoti Court on June 17, 2025. The accused are due in the Umlazi Magistrate's Court on June 30. The Tetelestai Recovery Centre, where Luke had been admitted prior to his murder, denied any involvement in Luke's death and said he was not harmed while under their care. 'Tetelestai Recovery Centre has no staff member, manager, board member or director who has ever been formally charged or convicted of any crime related to abuse, assault, or negligence,' said managing director Donovan de Klerk in a post on Facebook. We are fully co-operating with SAPS Amanzimtoti, and will continue to provide them with all documentation and assistance required. 'We have also instructed our legal team to monitor all public commentary and consider legal steps against anyone making false, misleading, or defamatory statements that may be causing reputational or operational harm.' In the Facebook post, De Klerk presents the facility's version of events. According to him: Luke Edwards was admitted to Tetelestai Recovery Centre on a voluntary basis. On April 8, at 23.06, Luke left the Centre without authorisation. This was documented and escalated internally, and our protocols were followed. On April 9, at 01:30, CCTV footage from a neighbouring facility, a retirement home, shows Luke alive, coherent, fully clothed, and without visible injuries. Later that morning, Luke was tragically discovered dead, lying in a big pool of blood on the Retirement Home property. Circumstances surrounding his death, including details regarding his injuries, are the subject of an active SAPS investigation, and we will not speculate on any cause or timeline. 'We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Luke Edwards. 'His untimely passing is a tragedy, and our thoughts are with all affected,' said De Klerk. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Forbes
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Mark Hamill Has The Most Bizarre ‘The Last Jedi' Story Ever
The Last Jedi There's a lot of documentation about how dismissive Harrison Ford is of his time working on Star Wars (often in very funny ways), but have you ever heard Mark Hamill talk about it? It can go some…very weird places. Recently, Hamill talked a lot about his experience on The Last Jedi, specifically, on Bullseye on YouTube. He cleared the air about some issues, saying the rumor that he had some sort of problem with Rian Johnson and his vision for Luke was false. 'Nothing could be further from the truth,' and thatJohnson is 'one of the most gifted directors' he's ever worked with. Good to hear! But things get weird when Mark Hamill describes a story he invented in his own mind about why he thought Luke was so bitter about the Force and being a Jedi, hence the lightsaber toss at the start, his general demeanor toward training Rey and getting involved again in another galactic conflict. Here's the 'head cannon' he made for Luke's motivation: Uhh, what? Okayyy. I mean, not sure what to make of that. Not even sure it really makes sense. You hate the Jedi and the Force because…you stored your lightsaber improperly, and your kid got to it? Also, this happens after he gives up being a Jedi because of love? I mean, it's your headcanon man, but that's pretty weird! The Last Jedi I've seen this story passed around, and some are saying that it's still better than the canon reveal that Luke almost killed his own nephew because he saw him as a powerful force-user turning to the dark side. That plot point may have its issues, but no, I'm not going to say it's worse than the idea of Luke's toddler accidentally being skewered with his lightsaber. Put it in a lockbox, Luke! Safety first! The Last Jedi remains the most controversial piece of Star Wars media ever. I'd argue the recent series The Acolyte got close, but that's a low-profile offering than the new trilogy movie. Sentiment has really turned against that whole trilogy altogether at this point. Well, circling back, you can come up with all the motivations you want as an actor, but this one is a real headscratcher, I gotta say. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
Daily Record
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Luke Littler makes bold World Cup venue call after savage boos in Frankfurt
The World Champion hopes for a change in the future after being hounded in Frankfurt Luke Littler says he hopes the Darts World Cup venue is moved after he suffered savage flak in Frankfurt. The Wold Champion and his team-mate Luke Humphries was hounded by home fans during their nightmare opening-game loss to hosts Germany. Littler says the overreaction to defeat was crazy with accusations of lack of togetherness between the England duo and legend Dennis Priestley stating the pair had let their country down. The Nuke had his say on the matter during build-up to the US Darts Masters and, speaking to Online Darts, stated: 'Crazy. Didn't turn up at the same time, didn't sit next to each other but I'm sure I saw Luke's interview before we do our own thing, I don't want to go to the venue four and a half hours before. That's how much time he needed. For myself I need two and a half hours. We didn't click but I'm sure we will be back again. 'Germany played two group games, they were ready. But for myself, totally new stage, atmosphere. We knew what was coming. It didn't happen. But let's hope they move venues.' Littler's reaction came in the wake of colleague Humphries also taking time to give reasons behind the preparation and the notion that there was anything sinister in the fact the English dup didn't sit or practice together. Cool Hand said: 'There was a lot of talk about me and Luke not being a team. Coming from the horse's mouth, I can assure you we were a team. We didn't arrive at the same time because I said not to. I told Luke: Do your own thing. He gets there two hours before, I get there four. I need more practice, he doesn't. I said to Luke just do what you do, don't change for me. "We sat right by each other. He sat right beside me. So that stuff about not being a team was not true. We get along really well. It just didn't happen and that's it. That was the whole agreement. We didn't play horrifically, it just wasn't our best.' Littler is hoping to land the prize in New York and said: 'Obviously, I want to pick up another World Series title before the Finals, but the Matchplay, it didn't go to plan last year. The crowd last year were unbelievable. 'I've come a long way. There's still so many years. But the opportunities I'm getting at the minute coming to Madison Square Garden, it's unbelievable. It's growing in the States but I'm sure we will fill this in a few years to come. 'Last year was more of let's go and win the European titles, win the ProTour titles, the Premier League. I just wanted to say to everyone who said it was a fluke, shouldn't be ready for the Premier League and went onto win it. This year has been good so far, the Premier League didn't go to plan. Can settle and look forward to the second half of the year.'
Geek Tyrant
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Mark Hamill Shares His Super Dark Pitch For Luke Skywalker's Backstory in STAR WARS — GeekTyrant
Mark Hamill recently opened up about an he had for Luke Skywalker's tragic backstory, but it was, perhaps, too dark for a franchise built around hope, redemption, and family-friendly adventure. In an appearance on the Bullseye with Jesse Thorn podcast, Hamill shared a pitch he had for Luke's past, one that never made it to the big screen. While Hamill respects The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson and his storytelling, he didn't quite agree with the choice to make Luke a depressed hermit, hiding away on the isolated planet Ahch-To. Hamill felt that Luke's descent into exile would have been more compelling if it had been fueled by a personal loss so devastating that it shattered his connection to the Jedi. Hamill shared: 'I thought, 'What could make someone give up a devotion to what is basically a religious entity, to give up being a Jedi?' Well, the love of a woman. So [Luke] falls in love with a woman, he gives up being a Jedi, they have a child together. 'At some point, the child, as a toddler, picks up an unattended lightsaber, pushes the button, and is killed instantly. The wife is so full of grief, she kills herself … but [Rian Johnson] didn't have the time to tell a backstory like that, I'm guessing. He just wanted a brief thing to explain it.' Whoa… this backstory is certainly tragic, but it veers into territory that might be hard for some Star Wars fans to swallow. Yes, the franchise has grappled with heavy themes, from the fall of Anakin Skywalker to the death of children like the younglings in Revenge of the Sith , but the added layer of a grieving mother taking her own life after the accidental death of her child feels almost too dark for the franchise. Hamill's proposed backstory would have introduced grief and loss at a level that's borderline unbearable, pushing the limits of what's acceptable within the Star Wars universe. But, Andor pushed hard with these themes, but the franchise wasn't ready for that kind of thing when Lucasfilm was developing The Last Jedi . The Last Jedi tells a different story. Instead of focusing on a personal tragedy involving love and loss, Luke's exile is driven by his shame and guilt over a momentary lapse in judgment regarding his nephew, Ben Solo. When Luke sensed the darkness growing within Ben, he briefly considered ending his life to prevent the galaxy from suffering under the rise of another Sith Lord. But Ben woke up just in time to destroy Luke's Jedi temple, leading to Luke's retreat to Ahch-To. He isn't just abandoning the Jedi Order; he's abandoning the trust of his best friends, Han and Leia, by failing their son. His exile isn't born out of a simple failure; it's a failure with emotional weight. The guilt of having failed his nephew and having watched another Jedi Order collapse weighs heavily on Luke. As much as some fans criticize Luke's actions in The Last Jedi , there's a layer of emotional complexity here that makes sense, even if it feels jarring at first. Some fans were upset by the portrayal of Luke as a broken man who gave up on everything he once believed in, but others saw it as a profound, humanizing arc, a man struggling with faith, guilt, and redemption. Johnson's approach is emotionally resonant, focusing on Luke's growth as a character rather than trying to justify his actions with a darker, more complex backstory. Had Hamill's tragic backstory made it into The Last Jedi , it might have changed the tone of the entire film. The concept of a tragic love story ending in death and despair is undeniably powerful, but it's hard to imagine The Last Jedi taking that plunge into such grim territory without losing some of its balance. While both versions of Luke's backstory exlore deep emotional wounds, Johnson's choice allows for growth and redemption in the end. What do you think about Hamill's pitch?
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Mum reveals desperate sunlounger hogging attempt after getting up in the dark hours before pool opens
A MUM has shared how she got up at 6am to beat 'sunbed warriors' at a popular Spanish holiday hotspot. Venice Wallace, 29, has shared she got up in the early morning and in the dark, to try and reserve the best spot for family when on holiday. 4 4 She commented how she would be ready "go to war" for the sunbeds in her Tenerife hotel, when recently on holiday with her son, aged four, and her partner, Luke, 34. Unable to find a good bed for the first seven-days of her holiday, Venice then decided to set an alarm to be able to put her towels down and secure a bed at 6am. The property manager from Essex said: "We were there for 11 days and there were no rules around the sunbeds. "It was just a free for all and I've never experienced that. "Every morning, we'd get up quite early and I'd look over the balcony to see all the sunbeds covered in towels. "So, when we would go down at like eight or nine in the morning, we'd never get a front row seat to the kids' pool with the slides." Venice explained how when she then decided to get up early to secure some of the loungers, "there was no arguing or anything". She added: "I never would have done it, but now that I'm a mum I understand it. "You need to be able to see your children." The mum shared a video on TikTok - which was captioned "Venice 1, everybody else 0" - of the ordeal. Sunbed wars take place at hotel used in filming of tv show Benidorm Since positing, it has gained over 1.6million views. Some viewers praised Venice for her boldness. However, others were quick to judge and blamed her for being "part of the problem". One said: "I swear on my life that if I'm coming down to find 'reserved' sunbeds like this with no one in sight, I'm removing those towels. "Mad? Go see what the staff have to say about it." The 29-year-old added that she gained a lot of hate in the comments from Spanish locals, but as she speaks Spanish - she has since argued back in more recent videos. 4 She said: "A lot of Brits give us a bad name, so they were saying 'we hate the tourists', 'don't bother coming here!' "The population of Spain are attacking you in the comments but they don't know that you grew up in Spain and probably speak better than their ancestors." Another popular spot in Spain recently announced that it would be removing sunbeds and parasols from its top beaches. In and around Palma, more than 1,700 loungers are being removed by the government as locals have complained they cannot find sunbathing spots. The news follows a time where people are becoming increasingly frustrated over the amount of sun lounger space and availability. Often, videos are uploaded to social media showing holidaymakers battling for spots - or in Venice's case - rush to secure a spot at ridiculous hours. Plus, another holidaymaker was recently slammed after she said that it's 'normal' to bagsy sunbeds before breakfast and to hog the best spots. 4
