Two suspects were arrested on Saturday the 3 October 2020, in relation to the murder of Brendin Horner. The two were arrested by Senekal detectives at Fateng tse Ntho in Paul Roux. Blood stained clothes and shoes were found and will be taken in for Forensic tests. The two men are alleged to be stock thieves and it is suspected that the deceased could have spotted them on that fateful day.
Brandon was found tied with a rope to the pole by the police at an open space situated at De Rots on Friday 2 October 2020, at about 06:30.
According to reports police received a call from other farmers reporting the attack at DeRots Farm. Upon their arrival police found Horner who was declared dead on the scene with injuries to his head and face. A knife was seized from the scene and his Toyota Hilux was later found with blood stains abandoned near Duikfontein Farm in Paul Roux.
The two suspects aged 32 and 43 will appear in Senekal Magistrate court on Tuesday 6 October 2020 on the charge of murder.
Statement issued by: Office of the provincial commissioner – Free State.
Enquiries : Brigadier Motantsi Makhele at 082 466 7396
Information supplied by Oorgrens veiligheid
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