Goodhope police investigate murder/suicide

Goodhope police investigate murder/suicide
Goodhope police investigate murder/suicide

Police in Goodhope are investigating a case in which two bodies were discovered yesterday in what is believed to be a murder/suicide in Metlojane village.

Confirming to be investigating the case, Goodhope police station commander, Superintendent Batshwari Gaobatelwe said on Tuesday morning they received a report that a 28-year-old woman was found in a pool of blood lying in her bed. While investigating the case, the Police also received a suicide report.

Gaobatelwe said the deceased was found by the police lying in a pool of blood with a wound on the neck. It was suspected that the deceased may have been stabbed with a sharp object whilst in her sleep. He further disclosed that the woman’s bedroom door was destroyed hence suspecting that an intruder might have smashed in to gain entry.

Editor's Comment
‘Boraboko’ should face the wrath of the law

Still in Molepolole, a young woman was also reported missing, only for her decapitated body to be found inside in a shallow grave! The issue of missing persons has always been a challenge in our country, and a considerable number of missing persons are unfortunately found dead! Something troubling is the murders related to missing persons, which touch on an array of issues, including the killing of intimate partners, often referred to as passion...

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