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Headless bodies were dragged through hole in farm fence

Farmhand on patrol discovered the remains.

The two male bodies found decapitated, with both their hands and feet also hacked off, was presumably dragged through a hole in a fence of a farm in the Avontuur area.

Both males had their heads cut of at the shoulders.

Their hands and feet were also hacked cleanly off.

Bloody clothes were also found on the scene where the bodies were discovered by a farm worker.

The farm worker was busy patrolling the farm when he discovered the hole in the fence.

Upon closer inspection, he discovered the headless bodies.

Both bodies had several visible gunshot wounds, with police believing they were shot and killed before being mutilated.

The heads, hands and feet of both victims are still missing.

Investigations led police to a nearby farm where three Malawian nationals were arrested.

The will appear in court on Monday on charges or murder.

Middelburg Observer know their identities but cannot name them until they make their first court appearance.

The suspects are 26, 30 and 33-years old.

Its unclear why the victims were stripped and dumped naked.

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Gerhard Rheeder

I have been a journalist for two decades, with numerous awards to my credit, both in photography and writing. A brief stint as researcher in the opposition offices of the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature, honed my skills as specialist local government reporter, covering crime and courts.
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