Charred body: 3 held
2008-01-29 10:04
Durban - Three men were arrested for the murder of a Port Shepstone man whose charred body was found in a boot of a car last week, police said on Tuesday.
The body of farmer Daya Moodley, 62, was found on January 23 near Port Shepstone on KwaZulu-Natal's south coast, said Superintendent Zandra Hechter. He had been burnt beyond recognition.
Police on Monday arrested three men in connection with the death.
The suspects, aged between 15 and 22, all reside in the Jesus area of Bhoboyi, several kilometres from Port Shepstone.
Hechter said one of the suspects was employed at Moodley's farm.
"Certain items belonging to the deceased were also confiscated from them and one pointed out the scene of the crime," she said.
Police believe the motive for the killing was robbery.
The suspects are expected to appear at the Port Shepstone Magistrate's Court on Wednesday.
- SAPA