Staff Reporter
A 39-YEAR-OLD man was arrested in Keetmanshoop this weekend for allegedly murdering his girlfriend.
The police identified the deceased as 39-year-old Wilhelmina Waterboer.
“The suspect and the deceased had an argument that resulted in a fight. The deceased was declared dead upon the arrival of the ambulance,” the police disclosed.
According to the police, it is suspected that the cause of death was from internal injuries as no visible injuries or open wounds were found on the body.
The police also revealed that the suspect was found in possession of cannabis during his arrest.
The suspect is expected to make his first appearance on Monday, 05 October 2026.
The deceased’s next of kin have been informed.
