Limpopo: Farm murder accused on the run
Tshepo Justice Rasodi, arrested for the murder of Hendrick Peter Peterson (57), failed to reappear in court
LIMPOPO – The 27-year-old Tshepo Justice Rasodi failed to appear before the Lephalale Regional Court on 29 January after he was granted R1 000 bail.
A warrant of arrest has since been issued and a manhunt was launched by the police in Lephalale.
Rasodi and three accomplices were arrested for the murder of Hendrick Peter Peterson (57) on the Fourieskloof farm outside Lephalale on 6 February 2017, following intensive police investigations.
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Earlier reports stated that Peterson was hit over the head with a heavy object before the suspects fled in the deceased’s vehicle, a white Isuzu bakkie with registration BYZ 077 L.
A point 22 rifle, a 303 rifle and two cellphones were also taken during the assault.
His son-in-law discovered him in the house the next morning and rushed him to hospital where he was certified dead on arrival.
Police investigations are still ongoing.
Police appeal to anyone with information which can lead to the re-arrest of this suspect to contact WO Oosthuizen at 082 783 5623. Alternatively contact the 24-hour Crime Stop number at 086 001 0111 or their nearest police station.
