Fourth Kempton Park victim found in sports gear
South African police are investigating the deaths of four women found in the Kempton Park area over the last two months. Authorities have formed a multidisciplinary task team to determine if the cases are linked to a serial killer.
Why it matters
The potential presence of a serial killer in a residential area poses a significant public safety threat and highlights concerns regarding gender-based violence.
KEMPTON PARK - Police are warning women in and around Kempton Park, particularly the Rhodesfield area, to exercise extreme caution following the discovery of the bodies of four women in the same area over a period of approximately two months.
Police are looking for multiple suspects following the harrowing discovery.
The fourth victim found was allegedly wearing sports gear.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said preliminary information gathered by detectives indicates concerning similarities in the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
“The bodies of the women were found half naked and with visible bruising and the discovery sites are located within the same vicinity.
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