Brother arrested for family murders

Brother arrested for family murders

A KwaZulu-Natal man has been arrested for the murders of four of his relatives after their burnt bodies were found in their family home.

Police gather outside Musgrave home following explosion
File Photo: Jarryd Subroyen

The 32-year-old Wesley Julyan allegedly strangled and tied four of his family members before setting the house alight in Mtwalume in KwaZulu-Natal in December last year.


The bodies were found in a bedroom.


Provincial police spokesperson, Thulani Zwane says Julyan has been charged with four counts of murder.


"He has already appeared in court on Monday this week. The case was remanded for 13 February for further investigations."


According to police, Julyan pleaded not guilty.

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