Man, 20, found dead with private parts next to him

The motive for the killing remains unknown.


Police are calling for anyone with information to come forward after a 20-year-old man was found dead with his private parts next to him near Yende Street, Daveyton, on the East Rand.

Daveyton police spokesperson Captain Mesh Makole said when police were called to the scene, they found the man half-naked with his private parts next to him on Tuesday, Benoni City Times reported.

“It was reported that he was last seen on August 27,” said Makole.

The 20-year-old had wounds on his neck.

The motive for the killing is unknown.

Police urge anyone with information to come forward or contact the Daveyton police station on 011-845-9800.

Caxton News Service

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