Man's body found in shallow grave
2012-12-27 14:46
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Johannesburg - The body of a man was found buried in a
shallow grave in Kagiso, near Krugersdorp, Gauteng police said on Thursday.
Police spokesperson Solomon Sibiya said the shallow grave
behind the Kagiso cemetery was found by a passer-by collecting firewood on
Wednesday last week.
"The passer-by noticed flies and some blood stains
on the grass, accompanied by a bad smell, and he became suspicious. He called
the police, who found the body of a man buried in a shallow grave."
He said the man had a scorpion tattooed on the left side
of his chest.
On his left shoulder was a tattoo that reads “Crazy”.
He was estimated to be between 32 and 35-years-old.
"The body was exhumed and later taken to the state
mortuary in Roodepoort.
Anyone able to assist the police in the investigation can
call Kagiso Detective Constable Nkomo at 011 696 9086/87.
- SAPA
