Following a grueling week long search, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the murder of 3-year-old Courtney Pieters from Elsies River, Cape Town.
The 40 year old suspect was arrested last night. The little girl’s body was found in a shallow grave in Bofors Circle, Epping Industry over the weekend. This following her disappearance on 4 May, 2017.
Police spokesperson, FC van Wyk says the suspect was arrested at Saturn Close, Salberau, Elsiesrivier. He is expected to appear in Goodwood Magistrates Court on a charge of murder once he has been charged.
On Sunday, Van Wyk confirmed that an autopsy of Pieters’ body still needs to be completed to determine the cause of death.
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