Murder of Mbombela anaesthetist, Dr Nicholas Procter: What we know so far

The murder of anaesthetist, Dr Nicholas Procter (40), whose body was found in an Mbombela flat on Thursday afternoon, February 2, has raised many questions and created speculation within the community.

While none of the speculation surrounding the murder can be confirmed, a statement to Lowvelder by Hendrik Botha, the general manager of iSecure, the company overseeing the estate where Procter’s body was found, has shed more light on the incident.

The name of the estate, while known to Lowvelder, is not being released at this stage as not to compromise the ongoing investigation.

Botha said that on Wednesday night, January 31, it is believed that Procter and another party had a business arrangement at an Airbnb within the estate.

He alleged that all security measures were followed and that the estate has an access control system in place, comparable to elite estates in and around Mbombela.

Botha said that both parties had a gate code to enter and exit the estate, generated by the owner of the Airbnb.

He said the parties arrived at different times and access control procedures were followed.

Botha said that when one of the parties left the estate, procedure was again followed.

A provincial police spokesperson, Captain Magonseni Nkosi, said he could not comment on the statement issued by iSecure as the investigation is ongoing and he did not want it to be compromised.

Procter was first reported missing when he failed to show up for work on the morning of February 1.

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Later that morning, his vehicle was found parked at the Elawini Bridge and a search for the anaesthetist was immediately launched by local law enforcement, EMS and security companies.

More information led authorities to the estate that afternoon where he was found dead. His hands and feet were allegedly tied up.

Nkosi has again urged the public, should anyone have any information on the incident they should contact the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111, or send information via My SAPS app.

All received information will be treated as confidential, and callers may choose to remain anonymous.