The bloody body of a 74-year-old woman was found at her Cornubia residence after she was found stabbed to death, allegedly by her boyfriend, who fled the scene, on Thursday, 3 October.
A resident contacted the Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Operations Centre at approximately 5.11pm, requesting assistance after neighbours discovered the woman’s body during a wellness check.
RUSA head, Prem Balram, said: “RUSA members were immediately dispatched and on arrival found the Verulam SAPS in attendance. Paramedics entered the residence and discovered the female on a bed on the lower level of the home. She was topless. The victim was stabbed multiple times in the face and head. A blue blood stained t-shirt was located on the sofa next to the bed.
Neighbours informed reaction officer’s that they heard the couple arguing. They believed that the argument turned violent and decided to conduct a wellness check. When they approached the house, the deceased’s partner allegedly behaved in a suspicious manner.”
According to Balram, a neighbour entered the house and called out to the woman. “She ( the neighbour) entered the home after she did not receive a response and discovered the body on a bed covered with a bed sheet. The deceased’s boyfriend fled after the discovery was made. Blood was found in the bathroom. It is believed that the suspect took a shower and changed his clothes prior to community members arriving at the house.
Neighbours further alleged that the suspect had a history of violence and previously assaulted the victim after she refused to purchase alcohol for him,” Balram added.
