The man suspected of killing the Gr. 12 Welkom High learner Thato Tumahole (19) will be charged with murder, defeating the ends of justice and violating a human corpse – after DNA results have confirmed that the human remains that were found in an abandoned mine in Welkom are hers. The charred remains were retrieved by a mine proto team after the man had pointed out the location. The 22-year-old suspect, Mamello Katleho Seape, will reappear in the Welkom Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 7 June, for a bail appli­cation. The case is being investigated by Sgt Fanisile Kojane of Welkom Serious and Violent Crimes.Photo: Supplied

Results confirm remains are those of Thato

The man suspected of killing the Gr. 12 Welkom High learner Thato Tumahole (19) will be charged with murder, defeating the ends of justice and violating a human corpse – after DNA results have confirmed that the human remains that were found in an abandoned mine in Welkom are hers. The charred remains were retrieved by a mine proto team after the man had pointed out the location. The 22-year-old suspect, Mamello Katleho Seape, will reappear in the Welkom Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 7 June, for a bail appli­cation. The case is being investigated by Sgt Fanisile Kojane of Welkom Serious and Violent Crimes.Photo: Supplied


Results confirm remains are those of Thato

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