KZN man in court for beheading mom, sister

KZN man in court for beheading mom, sister

A 51-year-old KZN man, arrested in connection with the murders of his mother and sister, is due to make his first appearance in the Richmond Magistrate's Court on Friday. 

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The 87 and 39-year-old women, were gunned down, at their home in Sigodini in Mid Illovo on Wednesday.  


The police's Robert Nestiunda says their decapitated bodies were recovered from a pit latrine. 

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He says while searching the yard, officers found another weapon believed to have been used in the crimes.


""The knife which was used to cut of their heads was also recovered."


"The shooting was witnessed by a 12-year-old, who escaped and alerted the neighbours."  


"The suspect was later arrested and was found in possession of an illegal firearm, believed to be the weapon to commit the crime."

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