North man (35) arrested for alleged murder of aunt (61)
“The victim’s daughter, who was at the scene, told the police that the victim was living alone in the house.”
A 35-year-old man was arrested in Mhlaumbe section in Winterveldt on Sunday, for allegedly killing his 61-year-old aunt.
Police said upon arrival on the scene, they found a woman’s body.
“The victim’s daughter, who was at the scene, told police that the victim was living alone in the house,” said Captain Samuel Sebola.
Sebola said the detectives, who were on standby, worked around the clock to trace the suspect and later arrest him at his home.
Sebola said the motive remained unknown and investigations were still ongoing.
“The victim was murdered on Saturday, and a case was opened on Sunday.”
Loate police station commander Colonel Molefe Makete commended the officers for acting so swiftly in arresting the suspect.
The man is expected to appear at the Ga-Rankuwa magistrate’s court soon.
Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to editorial@rekord.co.za or phone us on 083 625 4114.
For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord’s websites:
For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram
