Missing Ekurhuleni woman found! Not the ninth victim of ‘Ekurhuleni serial killer’
It was reported that Monamodi was among the victims, before her family confirmed that she had in fact returned home safely.
The family of Teballo Monamodi, reported to be the ninth victim of a series of murders in Ekurhuleni, is still alive. The identity of the 24-year-old woman was initially misidentified due to her resemblance to the body found, according to broadcaster Newzroom Afrika. Friends and family were shocked upon seeing Monamodi return to her Vosloorus home on Saturday, as she had been reported missing earlier that week and was believed to be a victim of the alleged serial killer.
She spoke with them and showed no signs of distress. The return of Monamodi followed a series of murders in the city in recent months, prompting police to investigate potential connections between the deaths. A lockdown was subsequently imposed in the area due to tightened security. However, within hours of the lockdown, another body was discovered.
Initially, Monamodi was identified as the latest victim after her family confirmed her identity at the state mortuary. Her family expressed their heartbreak over the tragedy. Later, officials clarified that she had indeed returned home safely. Monamodi pointed out that she closely resembled the woman whose body was found, and her blonde hair may have contributed to the confusion.
She clarified on Daily Sun that she was still alive and that some people had even posted her photos on WhatsApp statuses, wishing her to rest in peace. The ninth body remains unidentified, marking a developing story.
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