Brindhaven, KZN – A body burnt beyond recognition was discovered yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) on a vacant private property off Crescent Place in Brindhaven.
According to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), a female flagged down an officer at approximately 15:02. The woman and her husband, who were searching for a property to rent, were informed by a passerby about a body seen in a large piece of vacant land bordering Brindhaven, Oaklands, and Dawncrest.
The passerby left before the arrival of First Responders.
Several Reaction Officers responded and located the area after a short walk.
The body of an adult male was found lying face up with both feet missing. Wooden planks were placed between his arms and body, apparently set alight to burn the victim.
The resulting fire spread through the bush, burning for hundreds of meters.
One foot was recovered near the body after Reaction Officers searched the area.