By Obakeng Maje

Hartbeesfontein-A 35 year-old accused, Jimmy Lebogang Sebendwane appeared in the Hartbeesfontein Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday on charges of murder and rape of a 60 year -old woman on Sunday at Tigane township in Hartbeesfontein. 

“He is still in custody and will appear again on 11 February 2014 in Klerksdorp Magistrates Court for bail application” said captain Pelonomi Makau.

Police said the victim allegedly went to another house in the same section and joined members of that family for drinks. 

“It is further alleged that at about 22:00, the victim asked to be accompanied home. According to the information, the suspect volunteered to accompany the victim but instead of accompanying her to her place, the suspect took the victim to another room, raped and stabbed her several times with a knife at the back of her head, then dragged her outside the house” she said.

On Monday at about 06:00 in the morning, the deceased’s neighbour informed the police after noticing the deceased body outside the suspect’s house.

After investigations, it was discovered that the suspect was the last person to be seen with the victim and his clothes had bloodstains on them. The suspect was then arrested at his place. 

Investigations continue.-TDN

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