Death

A mother and her child were found dead under mysterious circumstances. Image: Pixabay

Police investigate mysterious death of mother and three-year-old

Police were called to Nhlazatshe 4 after a mother was found dead with an electric cord next to her, her son was discovered in the bathroom

Death

A mother and her child were found dead under mysterious circumstances. Image: Pixabay

Elukwatini police are looking into the mysterious death of a 36-year-old mother and her three-year-old son on Tuesday, 3 January 2023 at their house in house in Nhlazatshe 4.

Mysterious death of mother and son

Police were informed at around 17:00 by community members of the gruesome discovery of two lifeless bodies in Nhlazatshe 4.

Police and emergency personnel responded to the call and discovered the woman’s body upon arrival with an electric cord next to her.

The child’s body was discovered in the bathroom with a foamy substance in his mouth.

Unfortunately, both were pronounced dead at the scene.

The police are looking into a murder case with an additional charge of the inquest.

A murder case with an additional charge of inquest is being investigated by the police.

Provincial Commissioner of the police in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela, was disturbed by the incident.

and urged members of the public to seek professional assistance whenever they are overwhelmed with life challenges.

The General assured the public that the team of investigators assigned to the case will work tirelessly to uncover the truth behind the mysterious deaths.

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