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South Africa: Suspect linked to murders takes his own life
The suspect was due to appear in court on Monday morning.
One of two suspects arrested in connection with the murder of five women in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province has killed himself in the holding cells, police have told the 麻豆社.
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(Photo: Protesters are angered the suspect did not face justice. Credit: Kyla Herrmannsen/麻豆社)
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