Who is Abel in Trevor Noah?

Who is Abel in Trevor Noah?

Abel Shingange is Trevor Noah’s ex-stepfather. Noah writes about him extensively in his memoir Born a Crime. Learn the history of Abel’s abusive relationship with Noah’s mom and how these events led up to the day Noah’s mother almost died.

What happened to Trevor Noah’s stepfather Abel?

His stepfather was convicted of attempted murder but sentenced only to probation. “I remember after the shooting, my mother was in the hospital, and all I felt was rage,” says Noah.

How did Abel affect Trevor?

In Eden Park, Abel once beats up a colored kid who is bullying Trevor and then threatens to kill the man’s father, which makes Trevor realize that Abel is genuinely dangerous; Trevor eventually moves out of the house to get away from Abel, who has started viciously beating both Trevor and Patricia.

Why did Patricia stay with Abel?

She told them to charge her husband with assault, but they refused and allowed Abel to take his family home. Patricia’s mother, who had been beaten by her husband for years, convinced Patricia not to leave Abel. Abel was apologetic and did not hit Patricia again for many years.

Why did Abel shoot Trevor’s mom?

Abel thought Patricia ruined his life, so he tried to kill her. Her reaction reveals that Patricia is protective, strong, and resilient. Abel says that he has to take care of his kids, so he doesn’t go to jail.

Why is Abel not in jail?

Astonishingly, Abel manages to get bail and is free again in a month. Because none of the previous calls resulted in charges, he has a clean criminal record. He gets a lawyer and insists that his children need him, then pleads guilty to attempted murder and gets three years of probation—no prison time.