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South African Police Discover Ninth Body of Murdered Woman in Johannesburg
BBC · last week · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
South African police have discovered the body of a ninth woman in Johannesburg, sparking fear and outrage as investigations into the string of killings continue.
- South African police found the body of a ninth woman in Johannesburg on Thursday morning.
- The victim's body was partially undressed, wrapped in cloth, and left on the roadside in Dawn Park.
- The identity of the woman has not yet been established.
- A series of similar killings since mid-July has brought the total number of victims found discarded in the city to nine.
- Many of the victims were found partially undressed with visible signs of physical trauma.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed that authorities will leave no stone unturned to apprehend those responsible.
- Police stated they have not yet found evidence confirming all the deaths are connected.
- Authorities have not concluded whether the killings were committed by a single individual or organized groups.
- One suspect remains in custody in connection with the first discovered body.
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