Were his daughter alive today, Matthews said he had no doubt she would have become a successful chartered accountant. Byleveld said an amount of R92 000 had been deposited into Moodley’s account six months before he and his accomplices kidnapped and killed Matthews. He said there were people who didn’t sleep while they chased after leads. They rode in her car together, where he then kidnapped her. People Projects Discussions Surnames Leigh Matthews (8 July 1983 – 9 July 2004) was a South African university student who was kidnapped and murdered. [4], Friends and family of Matthews wore white ribbons during the trial. It was also proved that Moodley knew Leigh. Man admits stalking footy legend Leigh Matthews' family A HAIRDRESSER has admitted stalking and threatening to kill AFL great Leigh Matthews' relatives, but allegations he stalked Matthews have been dropped. “The money was handed over and the children were safely returned. “We don’t believe Leigh has left us. Current and old roommates, friends, and extended family for Matthew Leigh Brian Lawrence Haramia, Christine M Mackes, David L Hernandez, Gary Anthony Johnson, Gregory Lee Towery, Jabon C Robinson, James E Webb More View All Details on The Matthews family will never forget how their joy, their daughter Leigh, was cruelly taken from them 10 years ago. Ten months ago Leigh Matthews’s older sister, Karen, gave birth to a baby girl, Grace Leigh, who was named after her late aunt. He said he believed Moodley had accomplices in his biography published in 2011. [15], In his initial version of events, Moodley said he was driven by a need for money. [9][10] He identified 24-year-old Donovan Moodley as his prime suspect. [7][4][5] He was able to hold a short telephone conversation with her afterwards which was their last communication. “Ironically this happened to somebody who was incredibly sensitive about security. Money moving through Moodley's account indicated as such. Link below. Her disappearance and murder sparked a media frenzy, with the ensuing investigation and court case being one of the most closely followed in South African history. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. “I have never forgiven him. To mark the 10th anniversary of his daughter’s death, Matthews says the family will do as they do each year - celebrate Leigh’s birthday. [2][3], On Friday 9 July 2004, she was abducted from the parking lot at Bond University. Behind her left ear, another to her head, and two further gunshot wounds, after she was dead, into her chest. Byleveld suggested that Moodley’s other targets had survived the kidnappings and never reported the cases to the police because of their families’ status in society. Never. Leigh Matthews (1983 - 2004) Brief overview: Leigh, who had just turned 21, was abducted from Bond University in Morningside, on 9th July 2004 by another student, Donovan Moodley (24). Leigh had been shot four times. During 2010 Moodley appealed his sentence, which was denied. Once Leigh's body had been found, the case was handed over to renowned specialist detective, Piet Byleveld (Brigadier Petrus Erasmus Johannes van Staden Byleveld - 1950-2017).