Teen in court for satanic murder

21 October 2013 - 08:34
By Sapa

"A search at the residence of the suspect led to the discovery of the head buried in the front garden last night...paraphernalia suggesting that satanism was a possible motive was found at the residence of the suspect."

A 17-year-old boy is expected to appear in the Parow Magistrate's Court on Monday, in connection to what could be a satanic murder

Western Cape police said the teenager was arrested in Ravensmead, Cape Town on Saturday after a beheaded body was discovered at a derelict primary school in Ravensmead on Thursday.

"This gruesome discovery was followed by a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the crime, which led detectives to an address in Connaught Road Ravensmead this afternoon [Saturday] where a search warrant was executed," said Lt-Col Andre Traut.

"A search at the residence of the suspect led to the discovery of the head buried in the front garden last night...paraphernalia suggesting that satanism was a possible motive was found at the residence of the suspect."