No arrests made in Lynnville inquest, confirms Vosman SAPS
Kedibone Sigudu’s family seeks justice as Vosman police clarify that no arrests have been made despite social media rumours.
The Vosman SAPS is investigating an inquest after a 29-year-old woman was found dead in a locked room rented by a man known to her in Lynnville.
Kedibone Sigudu’s decomposing body was discovered on November 4 in a room on Mahabane Street, wrapped in a floral blanket and a grey sheet on a couch. Police reported that she was bleeding from her right ear.
Vosman police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Vusi Mnisi confirmed that the matter remains under active investigation.
Addressing reports circulating on social media claiming an arrest had been made, police clarified that no suspect is currently in custody.
“The matter is still under investigation. No person has been arrested, and the alleged suspect cannot be found,” Mnisi said.
According to a report from the Vosman SAPS, officers responded to an inquest complaint lodged by the property owner, who rents out two back rooms.
The owner told police that one of the rooms had been locked since November 3, when the tenant was last seen locking the burglar gate at about 08:00 before leaving. He did not return.
On November 4, the owner noticed a foul smell coming from the room.
Assisted by the occupant’s brother, she forced open the burglar gate and door, found that the smell was becoming stronger, and alerted police.
As the family continues to prepare for the funeral, they are still searching for answers.
“What happened to my sister is very painful,” said her sister, Thuli Phike. “She was so badly decomposed that she could not be identified. Our family is struggling to come to terms with the loss, and we need the suspect to be found so justice can be served.”
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