There’s been a double murder on a farm in the Southern Cape. Garden Route Police have confirmed the deaths of an elderly couple, who were fatally attacked on a farm in Glen Loerie, The Crags.
There’s been a double murder on a farm in the Southern Cape
Warrant Officer Christopher Spies says they were made aware of the crime when a license plate recognition (LPR) camera detected a Mercedes-Benz motor vehicle travelling at high speed. Upon arrival at the address where the car was registered, the officers found the bodies of a 71-year-old woman and a 77-year-old man. They had sustained multiple injuries.
An elderly couple was murdered
Spies says a search for the vehicle commenced, which was later found overturned near Uniondale. He says, shortly afterwards, a 34-year-old suspect from the Crags was arrested. Spies says the suspect is currently being detained in Uniondale.
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He’s expected to appear in court once formally charged. At this stage, the motive is unclear. Spies says the motive will be further investigated. He has asked anyone with additional information that could assist the investigation to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS.
