Missing 7-year-old found dead on Munsieville mountain
Community in shock following discovery of child's body on Sunday evening.
A 7-year-old boy has been found dead next to the Mchenguville informal settlement in Munsieville, Krugersdorp Police confirmed.
Captain Raymond Sebonyane, Krugersdorp Police spokesperson said they are investigating a case of murder.
He said the child was reported missing at 10.30am on Sunday, 11 October. Tragically, his body was found later that day at about 5.45pm lying in an open field on top of the mountain next to the informal settlement by a passerby.
After making the discovery, community members were called and it was confirmed that it was the same boy who was reported missing.
He was identified by his mother. The deceased had small visible injuries to his neck and blood stains to the nose. The motive of the death is unknown at the moment and investigations continue.”
Although community members have alleged that the boy’s body was mutilated, Sebonyane refuted this.
Sebonyane said the police are appealing to the community to assist them with any information that could assist with the investigation.
Anyone with information are asked to phone them on 011 951 1152 or use the Crime Stop number 08600 10111, send an SMS to 3211 or communicated via the MySaps app.
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