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In Bloemfontein, the local police have uncovered a shallow grave in the backyard of a residence in Malekunutu Village, where the body of an 88-year-old woman had been buried.
The individual responsible is believed to be her 32-year-old grandson, who was taken into custody on Thursday.
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Warrant Officer Mmako Mophiring, the police spokesperson, stated that neighbors alerted the authorities when they became concerned about the absence of the elderly woman for several days.
Subsequent investigation revealed that the woman was last seen by her family members on June 23, 2023.
In response to the community’s worries, a joint search involving residents and the police was launched to locate the missing woman.
When the authorities approached the grandson, he ran but was eventually caught and arrested.
During subsequent questioning, it was revealed that the grandson had buried his grandmother’s body on the property.
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Allegedly, he took this action without informing any family members or notifying the police.
A post-mortem examination will be conducted to ascertain the cause of the woman’s death, as confirmed by Mophiring.
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