| Please help police solve a mysterious murder case of a woman | |
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| Date Published: | 2021/08/27 |
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Media Statement Viljoensdrif: A mysterious case of murder is under investigation whereby police in a small town of Viljoensdrif requests community assistance in searching for the next of kin of the deceased victim and tracing of the suspects. This case emanated from a horrific finding of a body which was floating in the Vaal River close to the bridge of R59 on Sunday, 4 April 2021. Members of SAPS attended this complaint where the recovery was made. The body was retrieved from the river and found to be that of a small female who was completely naked. Her hands and feet were tied together. Her face was wrapped in a small towel with several visible injuries to the skull. She has long black hair but the front part of her head was completely shaven. The body was recovered and taken to Sasolburg mortuary. There was no other clues on the scene of who might be the suspects. A case of murder was opened for further investigation. It was revealed during the postmortem that the deceased victim is a white female or Asian descent aged about 25, 1.6 meters tall and weighs about 65 kg. The deceased has front teeth which are also rotten. According to the autopsy report she was about 20 days in the water and injuries to her skull is due to stoning. However, a small amount of water that was found in her lungs suggests that she was still alive when thrown in the water. Viljoensdrift SAPS Detective Commander, D/WO De Beer request assistance from the community members to solve this mysterious case of murder. Anyone with information that may assist may please contact him on the following numbers 082 301 3033 or 016 974 6261or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Ends
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