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Stephen Thakeng, media liaison officer for the Lejweleputswa police, says a murder case is being investigated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Blockquote\" data-pos=\"left\" id=\"embed_ca5055d4\">\n<div class=\"text\">\u201cThe baby\u2019s head, left leg and right arm were missing and she had sustained four stab wounds,\u201d says Thakeng.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe baby\u2019s head, left leg and right arm were missing and she had sustained four stab wounds,\u201d says Thakeng. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Blockquote\" data-pos=\"left\" id=\"embed_80b53036\">\n<div class=\"text\">\u201cThe body parts had been cut off with a sharp instrument. The residents of extension 15 are requested to assist the Bronville police in tracing the suspect.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe body parts had been cut off with a sharp instrument. 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