Robbed police Missing 10-year-old

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Missing 10-year-old girl found dead in a field with ‘no visible injuries’

Maserame Morikgihlane, 10, was found dead on Thursday, just a day after she was reported missing to the Bronville police.

Robbed police Missing 10-year-old

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The police in the Free State are investigating a murder case after a missing 10-year-old girl was found dead in an open field on Thursday morning, 2 December. The deceased was identified as Maserame Violet Morikgihlane from Bronville.

MISSING 10-YEAR-OLD GIRL FOUND DEAD THE DAY AFTER DISAPPEARING

South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Brigadier Motantsi Makhele said the Broville police station was alerted to the discovery of the body at approximately 8:30 on Thursday.

Maserame’s dead body was found by the police in an open field in Winne Park. According to the police report, she lived in Extension 15, Bronville.

“There were no visible injuries but had bruises on her arms, legs and neck,” said Makhele.

Maserame was reported missing at the Bronville police station on Wednesday, 1 December, said the spokesperson.

A murder case has been opened for further investigation.

Members of the public with information that may assist the police in their investigation are encouraged to get in touch with the investigating officer Detective Constable Lerato Sello – attached to the Bronville Detective Services – at 083-380-2768 or call Crime Stop at 08600-10111.

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