The Herald could confirm on Tuesday (6 June) that the man arrested in the Shallow Grave murder case in Pelzvale is a relative of the victim.
The 34-year-old suspect briefly appeared in the Randfontein Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 5 June on charges of murder. However, the case was postponed for seven days for the state to continue its investigations.
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On Thursday, 1 June, human remains were dug up from a shallow grave on a plot in Pelzvale. Forensic experts spent numerous hours exhuming the body, which was transported to the Roodepoort Government Mortuary for the postmortem.
Evidence found on the scene suggests that the body is that of the 63-year-old man who was reported missing in that area on 28 April. Captain Appel Ernst, Randfontein Police spokesperson said it can not be confirmed yet as forensic evidence is still being processed.
“It is a sad day when relatives are arrested for the murder of a loved one,” said Colonel William Petsana, commander of the Randfontein Detectives, who was leading the investigation from the start.
He added they will continue to follow up on all relevant information to make sure that justice is served.
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The Herald will publish an article as soon as the postmortem report becomes available and the victim can be identified.
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