Decomposed body of 10-year-old girl found

Wednesday, September 02, 2015

Mogoditshane police are suspecting foul play after the body of a girl, estimated by pathologists to be 10 years old, was found dumped near Rakola River in Gaborone over the weekend.

The girl is yet to be identified.

The Officer Commanding for the Mogoditshane District No. 13, Senior Superintendent Godfrey Tlogelang said even as investigations continue, police suspect murder.

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Decomposed body of 10-year-old girl found

Mogoditshane police are suspecting foul play after the body of a girl, estimated by pathologists to be 10 years old, was found dumped near Rakola River in Gaborone over the weekend.

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