Woman allegedly murdered in front of 12-year-old son in KZN
· The South African
A 43-year-old woman was allegedly murdered in front of her 12-year-old son at the Cornubia Flats in Cornubia, KwaZulu-Natal, on Saturday morning.
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Concerned neighbours called Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) for help at about 06:19.
When Reaction Officers arrived, they found the woman’s lifeless body outside her home near the front door. Her 39-year-old boyfriend, who was heavily intoxicated, remained at the scene.
Son witnesses alleged murder attack
The boy told Reaction Officers that his stepfather assaulted and strangled his mother during an argument at about 05:00.
He could not explain what triggered the argument before fleeing to his aunt’s home next door to seek help.
Reaction Officers restrained the suspect after speaking to the child.
Suspect found with blood on shirt
Officers noticed blood on the suspect’s shirt. They also found that he had suffered a burst lip during an altercation with the victim.
The child reportedly told officers that the incident was not the first time his mother had suffered abuse.
He said he had witnessed the suspect assaulting her on several previous occasions.
Police are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.