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UPDATE: Hunt for fifth suspect in ‘flesh-eating’ case continues

WARNING: Some readers may find the photograph in the article disturbing

August 23, 2017

Ronelle Mungaroo 1 minute read

Four people have been arrested and charged for murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

They were found in possession of a female corpse, which they were allegedly consuming.

READ THE STORY HERE: Three arrested after found in possession of human remains

Three people were arrested in Rensburgdrift and another person in Loskop. One of the arrested suspects is a traditional healer.

Some of the evidence gathered from the four suspects arrested in Rensburgdrift and Loskop.

Police are confident that a fifth arrest is imminent.

ALSO READ: UPDATE: ‘Flesh-eating’ suspects to appear in court

Currently police are investigating one case of murder; a female whose identity is unknown.

The suspects are due back in court on Monday, August 28.

READ THIS: UPDATE: Four ‘flesh-eating’ suspects remanded in custody

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August 23, 2017

Ronelle Mungaroo 1 minute read

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