The murder weapon was found inside a bucket of water.
According to the Reiger Park, Boksburg SAPS spokesperson, Sergeant Mashudu Phathela, officers arrived at the woman’s shack at Amakhulu Street and discovered the deceased lying in a pool of blood with her throat cut, Boksburg Advertiser reports.
“It is believed that the couple were drunk and they had an argument. The perpetrator used a bread knife which was found inside a bucket of water.
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“She was certified died at the scene,” he said.
“Quick-thinking community members launched a manhunt for the suspect, and they managed to arrest the 32-year-old boyfriend within 45 minutes,” Phatela said.
The suspect was charged with murder, and appeared in court on January 2.
The case was postponed for further investigation.
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