Body of 46 year old man found in bed in Gans Bay
By Khanyisa Tabata
22 February 2011
A body of a 46 year old man has been found by his wife in Gans Bay.
Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Le Roux says it is believed that the wife left for work with their dog and the deceased was still in bed.
“She later phoned him several times to get hold of the dog as arranged, but with no success. After she could not reach him she went home to investigate and discovered the body of her husband in the bedroom with two open wounds to his head.
“Police later found an axe on the crime scene. We have opened a murder docket and at this stage, only a cellphone is reported missing,” said le Roux.
Le Roux added that a 48 year old man was later taken in for questioning and the investigation is continuing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is requested to contact Gans Bay SAPS on 028 384 0201 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
22 February 2011
A body of a 46 year old man has been found by his wife in Gans Bay.
Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Le Roux says it is believed that the wife left for work with their dog and the deceased was still in bed.
“She later phoned him several times to get hold of the dog as arranged, but with no success. After she could not reach him she went home to investigate and discovered the body of her husband in the bedroom with two open wounds to his head.
“Police later found an axe on the crime scene. We have opened a murder docket and at this stage, only a cellphone is reported missing,” said le Roux.
Le Roux added that a 48 year old man was later taken in for questioning and the investigation is continuing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is requested to contact Gans Bay SAPS on 028 384 0201 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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