Fears of possible serial killer deepen in South Africa as body of ninth woman is found
Community on outskirts of Johannesburg appeals for protection as police investigate killings
Fears of possible serial killer deepen in South Africa as body of ninth woman is found
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9th woman found dead in South Africa, adding to fears of serial killer
South African police say a ninth woman's body has been discovered in an area east of Johannesburg, adding that it could be linked to a series of killings they are investigating.
Discovery of nine women's bodies raises fears of serial killer in South Africa
South African police said Thursday a ninth woman’s body has been discovered in an area east of Johannesburg, and said it could be linked to a series of killings they are investigating.
Ninth woman’s body found as South Africa probes series of killings
All female victims in their 20s and 30s were killed on the outskirts of Johannesburg in the past two months.
South Africa: Police find 9th body of woman amid spree fears
Police in South Africa have discovered the bodies of nine women east of Johannesburg in two months, stoking fears of a serial killer or group of killers.
Deaths of nine women in South Africa could be 'linked to serial killer', police say
The bodies of nine women have been found in South Africa in just two months - sparking a major police investigation into whether the deaths are linked.
Ninth woman's body found as South African police investigate string of deaths
South Africa police have cautioned against assuming that all the killings are linked but many women are afraid.
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