The Advertiser went back two years in history to determine the outcome of the stories that made headline.
Shockingly, most of the cases are still under investigation, while arrests have been made in only two cases.
Police appeal for information in North Rand Road shooting
Ziyaad Ali Mohammed (30), a Laudium ‘mafioso’, was shot dead in a shooting near Presley’s, in North Rand Road, on January 26. Another victim (28) was injured and was airlifted to hospital.
The investigation is still ongoing.
Man stabbed in Boksburg North, dies in hospital
A Zimbabwean man died after he was stabbedin his home in Fourth Street, Boksburg North, on January 24.
The man was rushed to the Tambo Memorial Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation is still ongoing.
Elderly man (75) found dead in Witfield, wife left traumatised
A 75-year-old man was found dead under a blanket in his house, in Goldband Street, Lillianton, on November 19, 2015.
The police found an elderly couple in one room, tied up with cable ties and covered with a blanket. The police untied the woman, who was still alive.
The elderly male was declared deceased.
The investigation is still ongoing.
Couple murdered in Comet
An elderly couple was found dead in their house, in Comet, on September 9, 2015. The couple was stabbed and succumbed to their injuries.
Their motor vehicle was taken and later recovered.
Suspects have been arrested. The trial is going to the High Court next month.
Nightmarish details emerge in Margaretha kidnapping saga
Impala Park resident Margaretha Johanna Compaan (29), who went missing from Presley’s in the early hours of July 19, 2015, was found in a veld in Bredell the following day (July 20).
She apparently escaped from a room through a window. She was allegedly drugged and had bruises, cuts, marks and a swollen face when she was found.
No clarity received from the police on the progress of the case.
Man’s body found in Witfield Dam
The body of an unknown man was found floating in the Witfield Dam on July 25, 2015.
The body had no visible injuries.
The investigation is still ongoing.
Man shot dead by colleague at work function
A man was shot dead by one of his colleagues after a fight broke out between them during a work function, held at the company they work for, in Fobian Street, Hughes, on June 6, 2015.
Suspect has been arrested and investigation is still ongoing.
Man stabbed to death in Witfield
A man was stabbed with a knife in Witfield, on May 17. One male suspect was arrested for the murder and was detained at the Boksburg North SAPS.
The investigation is still ongoing.
Shoppers injured in alleged racist attack
Two shoppers were attacked by a group of approximately 15 people, in the East Rand Galleria, on March 1, 2015.
One of the victims sustained a minor concussion, a swollen eye, swelling of the brain, bruises all over her body and an injured jaw, while the other suffered multiple injuries, including fractured ribs.
The investigation is still ongoing.
Sock allegedly found in baby’s stomach
A 25-year-old Boksburg mother was devastated after her three-month-old son died while at a crèche on July 7, 2014.
After an autopsy was performed on the child, it was allegedly discovered that there was a sock in the baby’s stomach.
Police are awaiting feedback from Child Protection Services on the matter.
