Hillary Gardee body found with head wounds, police open murder case
Mpumalanga police are investigating a case of murder following the discovery of the body of Hillary Gardee, the daughter of former EFF secretary-general turned lawyer Godrich Gardee.
The 28-year-old’s body was found dumped in bushes outside Nelspruit after she was first reported missing on Friday.
Police say the body was found on Tuesday morning with wounds to the head.
It’s also believed that someone stole her belongings.
Police spokesperson Donald Mdhluli says the body was discovered near a road between Sabie and Nelspruit.
"This morning we received a call from community members who discovered the body in the bushes. Upon arrival police discovered the body which had bruises on the head and the family was called to identify her. The motive for the killing is unknown.
"Forensic detectives have been called to the scene and investigations will indicate if there are other bruises on her body. However at the moment, we have grounds to say this a murder case we are investigating. She was still wearing the same clothes.”
Meanwhile, Police Minister Bheki Cele visited the crime scene where he received a report from local police in the Ehlanzeni district.
He was also expected to visit the Gardee fanily to pay his respects to the grieving relatives.
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