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Free State man convicted of double murder after keeping bodies in home for two weeks
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2026-07-26 20:19   Justice   10

Free State man convicted of double murder after keeping bodies in home for two weeks

Pule Abraham Tshabalala, 34, has been found guilty of murdering his girlfriend and her 18-month-old daughter in December 2024.The bodies were discovered in a locked bathroom in his Ntha Township home after police received reports of a foul smell and flies gathering around a window.Officers initially found no one at the property but later located Tshabalala at a nearby gate.During the search, they uncovered decomposed remains covered by a blanket, leading to his arrest.DNA analysis confirmed the identities of the deceased, who were last seen by their mother two weeks prior.The case highlights severe criminal negligence and the chilling reality of domestic violence.Tshabalala faces sentencing on August 27.Police emphasized the importance of community vigilance in reporting suspicious activities.This incident has sparked discussions about the need for stricter laws to address crimes involving prolonged concealment of corpses.

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