Husband arrested for killing his wife

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape

EASTERN CAPE – Police arrested 46-year-old man for the alleged murder of his wife, aged 43 years old at Mount Author Administrative Area on Thursday, 04 April 2024

It is alleged that suspect handed himself to the police after the murder. Police visited the scene and on arrival, they found the body of a woman lying in a pool of blood with multiple injuries.

The motive for the killing is not yet known and a case of murder is under investigation.

Suspect will appear in the Lady Frere magistrate court soon.
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