Woman and helper brutally murdered during home invasion, Zakaria Park

South African Police Service

Woman and helper brutally murdered during home invasion, Zakaria Park
Woman and helper brutally murdered during home invasion, Zakaria Park

Two suspects aged 26 and 34 years old that are linked with the murders of two adult females that were found deceased at a house in Clove Drive, Zakaria Park have been arrested following intensive investigations. The bodies of the 39 year old woman and her female helper were discovered by a neighbour who went to investigate after hearing a huge explosion emanating from their neighbour’s house on Thursday, 29 August 2019 at around 16:00.

The lifeless body of the 39 year old owner of the house was discovered lying on the floor with an electrical cable around her neck while the body of the female helper whose age has not been determined at this stage was found burnt beyond recognition inside a completely burnt out outbuilding. Electrical appliances as well as a silver grey Chevrolet Cruze sedan belonging to the family we missing from the yard.

Through thorough investigations, one of the suspects was later arrested in the Johannesburg CBD after the vehicle that was taken from the scene was recovered with the assistance of JMPD. The arrested suspect led police to his accomplice who was also placed under arrest as he was on a taxi heading to Limpopo province.

The arrested suspects have been charged with possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle. The possibility of adding additional charges cannot be ruled out when both suspects appear in court.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service