A suspect (23) who allegedly killed his father and his brother is due to appear in the Melmoth Magistrates Court on 8 August 2018, facing murder charges. He was arrested after Melmoth police were called to attend to a double murder at KwaNgqekwane area in Melmoth.
On the morning of 7 August 2018, at 06:00, Melmoth police attended to the killings at KwaGqekwane area, Melmoth. On their arrival they discovered the two bodies in a rondavel on the homestead. The bodies were identified as that of the homeowner (40) and his stepson (24).
Both had sustained multiple injuries on their head and body. It is alleged that they were hacked and stabbed by a family member and the matter was only reported to the police this morning.
A case docket with two counts of murder was opened at Melmoth police station and the suspect was immediately arrested by police. He was charged with two counts of murder.
The weapon suspected to be used during the attack was found and seized as an exhibit.
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