Police call on public to help crack murder cases turning cold as months go by
Local police investigators are still trying to solve two murders that occurred in Plett in recent months. but need the public’s assistance to do so
Plettenberg Bay police spokesman captain Marlene Pieterse said police were still trying to solve the murder of Reston-ay Bernades, 22, whose body was found in a footpath near the N2 in New Horizons.
The incident sent shock waves through the community as the grisly discovery was made on Women’s Day last year.
The young mother of a one-year-old child was identified by her father and a post-mortem revealed that Bernades was not only strangled to death but that she had also been raped.
“Anyone who has possible information or leads regarding this incident is requested to contact the investigation officer. All information will be dealt with in a confidential manner.” Pieterse said.
The investigating officer in the matter is detective sergeant Gilbert Bulawu and he can be reached on 044 501 1963 or 083 284 9359.
Pieterse said police also needed assistance in tracing the perpetrator in the Brian Masiza murder case.
“The murder occurred in December last year. The body of the victim was found in the bushes next to the footpath between Pine Trees and Qolweni in Plett.”
Anyone with any information can contact investigating officer detective constable Nosiviwe Kova on 044 501 1937 or 071 984 8687.
– Garden Route Media