Four burnt bodies found near N7 in Dunoon

Police in the Western Cape have launched a murder investigation after discovering four burnt bodies near the N7 highway in Dunoon on Sunday afternoon. The identities of the victims have not been established, and their bodies were found in an open field adjacent to the road, approximately a meter apart. The police discovered the charred remains during an investigation conducted at the Milnerton police station.

According to investigators, the bodies had been burnt beyond recognition, with evidence suggesting that tyres had been used to set the victims alight.

At this stage, police have not determined what led to the killings or established a possible motive. Sergeant Wesley Twigg, a spokesperson for the Western Cape police, stated that detectives from the Serious Violent Crime Unit are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the murders. A murder docket has been opened as part of the investigation.

Twigg emphasized that the circumstances surrounding the crime incident remain unclear and that the motive is yet to be determined. He appealed to members of the public who may have information about the killings or the identities of the victims to come forward. Police are urging anyone with information that could assist the investigation to contact them on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS application anonymously.