Murder docket opened in connection with body found in Thabo Bester's cell: Police said the person found in Thabo Bester's cell had died from head trauma before the fire broke out.
“A case of escape from lawful custody was also registered on confirmation by the department of correctional services that Thabo Bester was not in their custody. The likelihood of more charges being added cannot be ruled out,” Mathe said.
The investigation includes detectives from the family violence, child protection and sexual offences and the organised crime intelligence units in the Free State and Gauteng who have been working around the clock. Masemola appealed to the public for patience and to allow detectives to conduct a thorough investigation, as the case is sensitive.“Placing undue pressure on the investigators and demanding blow-by-blow updates at this stage has the potential to jeopardise the investigation. To this end, a manhunt has been launched for all people of interest in this case. No further information will be provided at this stage,” Masemola said.
Meanwhile, TimesLIVE's sister publication, SowetanLIVE reported how hours before the fire broke out, a wooden kist believed to have been carrying the body of the John Doe was driven into the facility.
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