Limpopo Man murders his 5-month-old son

Police in Malamulele, Limpopo, have launched a manhunt for a man who allegedly killed his five-month-old biological son at Jimmy Jones village, Vhembe on Tuesday morning.

According to reports, the child’s mother arrived at the Malamulele Police Station to report a case of domestic violence.

This is after she was allegedly assaulted by her boyfriend, who is also the father of the deceased infant.

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While reporting the incident, she informed police that the suspect had also physically assaulted their baby several times.

Fearing for her safety, the woman fled from the house, leaving the child behind with the suspect.

Police immediately accompanied her to the residence. Upon entering the house, officers made a gruesome discovery of the lifeless body of the infant lying on the floor.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the baby had visible injuries on the head and face, indicating that he had been brutally assaulted before succumbing to his injuries. The suspect had already fled before police arrived.

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Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has strongly condemned the horrific act. She described it as an unimaginable betrayal of parental responsibility and humanity.

“It is deeply distressing and unacceptable that an innocent life has been lost in such a cruel manner,” she said.

“We urge community members to come forward with any information that can help our investigators locate and arrest the suspect so that justice can take its course,” added Lieutenant General Hadebe.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have information regarding the whereabouts of the suspect to urgently contact Detective Sergeant Mpho Mbooi at 081 559 9546, the Crime Stop number 08600 10111, or the nearest police station. Information can also be shared anonymously via the MySAPS App.