Africa-Press – South-Africa. A foul smell near a mine shaft in the Free State alerted patrolling security guards to a gruesome murder scene.
According to police, the guards were patrolling the Saaiplaas Gold Mine Shaft number 3 on Wednesday.
They alerted their supervisor, and then removed stones to investigate the source of the smell.
Police spokesperson Captain Stephen Thakeng said the guards then discovered a human leg, and immediately called the police.
Thakeng said the police and the Matjhabeng Fire Department discovered the hole had been stuffed with three decomposing bodies.
“Three bodies were discovered, and the third body was without a head.
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“All of the bodies were in a decomposed state. A case of triple murder has been registered for further investigation.”
He said the headless body was not wearing shoes. The other two were wearing white and blue sneakers.
Thakeng said people with missing family members should contact the police.
Anyone with information should contact Detective Sergeant Hennity Motaung, of Bronville Detective Services, on 072 124 0441 or the Police Crime Stop number on 08600 10111.
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