South African Police Service (SAPS) says it is too early to determine whether there is a serial killer after the fifth body of a woman is found in Kempton Park. The latest discovery prompts renewed concern in the area, with residents and media reports linking the deaths.
SAPS response is aimed at investigating whether the cases are connected, while avoiding definitive conclusions at this stage. The police position, as reported, is that further evidence is needed before characterising the pattern as the work of a serial offender.
While the report focuses on the fifth body found on Monday, it also reflects a broader uncertainty around motive and linkage between incidents. Authorities continue investigation steps to establish identities and circumstances surrounding each death, and to determine any common factors that could clarify whether the killings are related or separate cases.
