CAPE TOWN – Walmer Estate residents in Cape Town are reeling in shock following the discovery of a murdered 68-year-old former schoolteacher on Monday 22 September.
The woman was allegedly found in her house with multiple stab wounds and it is believed she had been dead for a few days.
Gary Adams, acting chair for the Woodstock community policing forum (CPF), said the deceased stayed alone and was last seen last week.
He said the CPF is working with the police and is tracking CCTV footage from the surrounding properties.
“It appears that nothing was stolen from the house. U-Watch and the CPF are supporting the investigation where possible. We express our sincere condolences to the family.”
WO Joseph Swartbooi, provincial police spokesperson, said a murder case is being investigated.
“Reports suggested that contractors arrived at a residence in Ritchie Street at about 11:05. Upon close inspection they found the woman inside the dwelling who sustained fatal injuries. The victim was declared deceased on the scene by the medical personnel.”
Swartbooi said police are looking for the suspects.
Anyone with information is requested to contact crime stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile Application MySAPS anonymously.
