Cape Town – Police are reportedly investigating a case in which a 27-year-old Eastern Cape woman was allegedly raped and murdered, then cut into half by a 55-year-old man.
According to Times Live, the incident happened last week.
“It is alleged that the 27-year-old victim was enjoying herself with her female friend at a tavern on February 25 2022. The suspect was also drinking with them. At 10pm that night the friend did not see the deceased again and suspected that she left with the suspect, the report quoted the police as saying.
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The friend reported her missing on the following day.
Police launched an investigation, and the man was arrested on the same day.
The victim’s body, which had been cut into half was found in a toilet at TV Park where the suspect was arrested.
Last year, the dismembered body of an East London student was found in a suitcase in Quigney.
Daily Dispatch reported at the time that a black refuse bag found next to the suitcase contained some of her other body parts.
The victim was reportedly studying law at the Fort Hare University.
The suspect was arrested and charged with murder.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
