Missing woman’s body remains found under the bath, husband arrested

South African Police Service

Missing woman’s body remains found under the bath, husband arrested
Missing woman's body remains found under the bath, husband arrested

A 43-year-old male has been arrested on 30 August 2021, for murder by Msobomvu police. The arrest comes after a 34-year-old female was reported missing by her husband on 3 July 2019.

Ever since her missing report investigation was conducted but it was unsuccessful.

Police were then alerted by a family member who was suspicious about the bath tub which was no longer mounted on the surface. On investigation police proceeded to their home and found her remains under the bath tub in their house at Zingqayi Location, Butterworth.

The alleged suspect who is the husband to the deceased was immediately arrested and charged for murder.

He is due to appear at Butterworth Magistrates’ Court.

The Acting District Commissioner Brigadier Ngangema Xakavu condemns cases against Gender Based Violence and Femicide and police will ensure that they leave no stone unturned and perpetrators are arrested and face the full might of the law, he added.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service