‘I will disown him’: Dad of suspected Joburg serial killer speaks out
A suspected serial killer has been caught in Joburg - and the man's father is not making any excuses for him.
The father of a man arrested on suspicion of multiple murders has vowed to DISOWN his son this week. Police made a gruesome discovery at a warehouse in Joburg on Sunday, where the decomposed bodies of six women were found.
Dad vows to disown murder-suspected son
The alleged serial killer has been reprimanded in custody, and is due back in court on Wednesday 18 October. However, he won’t be able to count on the support of his dad. He told SABC that he now ‘wants to disown’ the suspected murderer.
In an emotional interview, the Joburg resident reasoned that his boy was old enough to ‘take responsibility for his actions’. He also put more distance between himself and the heinous crimes, explaining that they are ‘far removed’ from his own beliefs and values
“I want to disown him. I don’t even want to attach him with me. To me, these actions are so far away from myself. If you have a family member like this, people want to understand what has happened. Everyone is responsible for their own actions. Aged 21, he is old enough to understand.”
Joburg serial killer? A quick recap on a disturbing discovery
A 21-year-old man was arrested after six badly decomposed bodies believed to be of sex workers were found at a panel beating shop in central Joburg, Gauteng. The grim discovery was made on Sunday, 9 October 2022.
The suspect reportedly lives in the same building in which the bodies were found. SAPS Brigadier Brenda Muridili said police were called to the building following a foul smell and upon further investigation they discovered a body of a female.
After questioning the suspect, the police went back to the building and five more bodies were discovered outside the building where there is a makeshift workshop and rubbish dumpsters. Charges murder have been filed against the alleged serial killer.
Meanwhile, one local charity believes that even more bodies will be found by the authorities. Sweat, who are concerned with the welfare of sex workers, say that there are 13 women in the same area who have gone missing recently. The court case will resume next week.
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