Almost eight months after the murder of Terrence Sole, his sister Annette Searle is still seeking answers about her brother’s murder.
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The body of 77-year-old Terrence was found in his Palliser Road property in Edenvale on September 27 last year.
The NEWS reported in October last year that Terrence had been beaten and strangled and that two suspects had been arrested.
At the time it was believed that Terrence had died a few days before he was found.
“We are desperate for information about what happened to Terry,” said Annette.
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“My husband Alf and I are very upset that we haven’t been told anything. We just want closure.”
Seventy-six-year-old Annette said she remembers her brother as a very interesting person who had numerous hobbies.
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His hobbies included collecting books, war medals and caring for his Japanese koi and cycads.
“Terry was a very knowledgeable person who would sit down with you and talk for hours. The time we spent together as a family having lunches or just visiting was very special to me,” said Annette.
Alf described his brother-in-law as a very private person who had lived alone for many years.
As Terrence got older, his health started to deteriorate.
“Alf would often drive Terry around. I think the two really grew closer during that time,” said Annette.
She said when she was informed of her brother’s death, she became hysterical.
“Terry was an old man. They could have just pushed him out of the way. They didn’t need to attack him,” she said.
She said that after the murder detectives from Edenvale Police Station did communicate with her and Alf.
On numerous occasions, the couple met with police officers to give statements and identify belongings.
“Last year we were told by the investigating officer that a trial was going to be held earlier this year but we’ve heard nothing since,” said Alf.
In recent months the couple has not received any information.
“It was terrible what happened to Terry but we want to be able to stop wondering about how he died. I would’ve expected more communication from the police about a matter this serious,” said Annette.
Lieutenant Colonel Susan Mathebule, the head of Edenvale’s detective services, said the case is going to court.
“Murder cases take time. We can’t divulge information which could hamper a case,” said Mathebule.
“It is not unusual for a murder case to take long before being finalised.”
The investigating officer of the murder, Sergeant Mathipa, said he has been in communication with the family since the start of the investigation.
He said on April 13 the case was postponed and referred to the Johannesburg High Court.
According to Mathipa, he phoned Alf on April 26 and explained that the case had been referred to the High Court and gave him an update on the matter.
“When I get an update about a serious case, I phone the family and explain the new information,” said Mathipa.
Mathebule urged community members to contact their investigating officers when following up on a case.
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