`` Fake interpreter '' acquitted of rape and murder in the past , news agency says . Thamsanqa Jantjie was found guilty of theft in 1995 , according to police records . He is currently serving a life sentence for his role in the murders. Jantjie told CNN 's David McKenzie on Thursday that he suffers from schizophrenia and is under treatment . Jantjie says he suffers from schizophrenia and is getting treatment .
`` Fake interpreter '' acquitted of rape and murder in the past , news agency says . Thamsanqa Jantjie was found guilty of theft in 1995 , according to police records . He is currently serving a life sentence for his role in the murders. Jantjie says he suffers from schizophrenia and is getting treatment .