| Manhunt launched after a grave and a corpse were violated in Thabong | |
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| Date Published: | 2023/08/24 |
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Media Statement THABONG - On 22 August 2023 at about 07:00 a passer-by saw that a grave had been violated at Phumlane Graveyard, Thabong and instantly the Thabong Police Station was informed. Upon the arrival of the SAPS members at the scene, a bread knife and part of the casket that covers the head were found next to the grave. A case of violation of a grave was registered for further investigation and the family was assisted in applying for the exhumation of the body. The body was taken to Welkom Forensic Pathology Services where it was discovered that the head and the right arm of the female deceased were missing. A charge of violation of the corpse was added. The knife and a part of the casket were seized for a thorough investigation to be conducted. Residents of Thabong are requested to assist in tracing the perpetrators of this heinous crime to face the full might of the law. Anyone with information to trace these suspects can contact Detective Sergeant Moeketsi Sithole of Thabong Detective Services at cellphone number 082 443 6151 or alternatively the Crime Stop number 08600 10111. Ends
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