KILLING SPREE: Fourth Ekurhuleni murder victim identified, ninth woman’s body found
A ninth woman’s body found in Villa Liza raises the toll to nine in Ekurhuleni since July; former SAPS profiler urges treating cases as a serial investigation.
A ninth woman's body has been identified in Ekurhuleni, bringing the total number of murder victims since July to nine. Gracious Nkomo, 28, was found partially clothed and decomposed on September 10th in Kempton Park. Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane led the investigation, promising a multidisciplinary team to establish the circumstances and identify the responsible party.
Police also discovered an unidentified woman, believed to be around 30 years old, with multiple stab wounds on September 17th in Villa Liza, Boksburg. Her identity remains unknown. The victims share similarities, prompting speculation about a possible connection, although authorities have not confirmed this. Police urged the community to remain vigilant, while residents expressed fear for their safety, particularly for young women.
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