South African police investigate suspected serial killer after ninth woman's body found in Johannesburg
Authorities have launched an investigation into a potential femicidal serial killer following the discovery of a ninth victim's body in Johannesburg.
South African police are investigating suspicions of a serial killer after the body of a ninth woman was discovered in Johannesburg, according to France 24. The deaths are being examined as potentially linked femicides.
The investigation comes as South Africa grapples with high rates of violence against women. Authorities have not yet released details on the circumstances of the discovery or the timeline of the suspected killings.
Sources
- Serial killer suspicions in South Africa — France 24 — English
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