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Appeal judges uphold death verdict for cold-blooded killer

A machete, a knife, three packets of red poison and paraffin were "surprise gifts" he bought on his way to visit his in-laws'.

The peculiar cache of items were still tucked inside the clothes of James Mbatha as he coolly swallowed the cup of tea he was served while there on March 19, 2007.

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