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Free State Police are investigating three murder cases following the discovery of the bodies of three men on a farm in Fouriesburg, near the Caledonspoort port of entry between Lesotho and South Africa.
A farm employee discovered the bodies about 4:30 p.m. Thursday, police spokesman Brig. Motantsi Makhele said Friday.
Police were called to the scene and found two bodies on the farm’s property and the third in a river, he said.
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“The body in the river was found with a stone on the back of the head. Knobkerries suspected of having been used to kill victims, were seized from the scene,” Makhele added.
“According to the witness, [the] The victims were seen around 12:30 on the same day with three police officers who were allegedly from Lesotho and were apparently following information about the stock theft in Lesotho.
“All victims are Lesotho citizens and are estimated to be between 24 and 40 years old.”
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The motive for the murder is not yet clear.
Anyone with information can contact Captain Mojabeng Mokoena at 082 446 1001, Crime Stop at 08600 10111, or submit information through the My SAPS app.
