Two suspects arrested for the murder of a father and son

Editor: Mulamuleli Tshitangano 

GQEBERHA - Nelson Mandela Bay District Commissioner, Major General Vuyisile Ncata commended the swift investigation by SAPS Gelvandale detectives who speedily arrested two suspects for the murder of a Windvogel father and son whose bodies were found on a dirt road near Addo Road at midday on 22 August 2023.

It is alleged that on Sunday, 20 August 2023 at about 07:00, Edwin De Vos (45) and his son Leonardo De Vos (19), who were mechanics, were last seeing leaving their house with a woman whose vehicle they had previously repaired. On Tuesday, 22 August 2023, his wife went to SAPS Gelvandale to report them missing. While she was still at the police station, police received information of two bodies that were found on the dirt road in the Swartkops policing area.

It was confirmed that the bodies found were that of the missing father and son. Both victims sustained gunshot wounds. Investigations led the detective team to a house in Missionvale and at about 18:35 this evening, a 62-year-old tavern owner (female) and a 43-year-old man were arrested. A licenced firearm belonging to the female and a Hyandai Atos were confiscated. The couple are detained on charges of kidnapping and murder (two counts).

They are expected to appear in court soon.

SOURCE :
Colonel Priscilla Naidu
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