Murdered man stabbed forty times in Oakford

The body of an unidentified man who was bludgeoned and stabbed at least forty (40) times was discovered in overgrown vegetation on an unpaved road next to a river in Oakford – KZN.

A passerby contacted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) after he made the discovery.

On arrival, Reaction Officers discovered a blood trail leading from the unpaved road to the body. Medics examined the deceased and discovered multiple stab wounds to his neck, chest, and back as well as blunt force trauma to his face. A pair of sandals were discovered on the road where the murder is believed to have occurred.

He was then dragged into the bush. A broken beer bottle was also recovered along the blood trail. It could not be immediately confirmed if it was used in the killing.

The motive for the murder has not been confirmed.