The two men accused of murdering a 35-year-old women on Albert Wessels Drive on February 17, will reappear in court on May 15 facing charges of rape, murder and robbery.
Captain Jabulani Ncube of Newcastle SAPS Corporate Communications said the woman was found partially clothed near the sewerage pump installation, and had sustained around 14 visible stab wounds to the chest and back.
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“The victim’s underwear had been cut and removed from her body. There were beer bottles and two R20 notes at the scene, with another R20 note in her hand.”
Ncube said it was believed the victim was attacked on a dirt road nearby, and then dragged about 30 metres to where her body was discovered by a passerby.
A nearby tavern proved to be quite helpful to police, as CCTV footage was obtained with valuable information about what had transpired.
“The footage showed the victim was in the company of two men. It was also discovered the alleged suspects were of Lesotho nationality.”
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A joint effort between the Newcastle Vispol Unit, K9 Unit and Crime Prevention B Group led police to the suspects’ place of residence in Kwamathukuza.
“The weapon allegedly used to murder the victim, as well as two cellphones and the victims bloody shoes were recovered at the suspects’ house. Their clothes were also recovered at the house. However, the suspect had already washed the clothes, removing all blood evidence.”
Both the suspects managed to evade arrest for a few hours, but were caught and arrested as a result of determined investigations by police.
The two men, aged 20 and 25, will remain detained at Waterval Prison for the duration of their trial.
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