Ritual related killing, woman beheaded, Phalaborwa

South African Police Service

Ritual related killing, woman beheaded, Phalaborwa
Ritual related killing, woman beheaded, Phalaborwa

The Police in Lulekani outside Phalaborwa have launched a massive manhunt for the suspect(s) involved in the brutal killing of a middle aged woman who was found killed in her bedroom.

It is alleged that in the early hours of 26 February 2018, the deceased was found killed inside her bedroom at Matiko Xikaya village. The body of the deceased was found beheaded by the family who immediately summoned the Police.

The Police reacted swiftly and started with their initial investigations, which led to the deceased’s two younger brothers being taken in for questioning. The motive behind this incident is still unknown but ritual related killing may not be ruled out.

The suspect(s) in this matter is still unknown and there is no arrest. The Police investigations are continuing.

Anyone with information which can lead to the arrest of this suspects in this matter, may contact Captain Richard Boshomane at 079 894 5501 or the crime stop number 0860010111 or crime line sms 32211 or the nearest Police Station.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service