Decomposing body in Montrose backyard

in his backyard.

A source close to the family said the body was taken to the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) mortuary.

He said the body was discovered on Thursday night and its remains were under police guard pending exhumation yesterday morning.

The elder Sebele, who owns the house, promised to visit The Chronicle newsroom to tell his side of the story but did not pitch up.

“The body was discovered by Mr Sebele’s son Ngqabutho after seeing a dog eating flesh which had a bad smell. It was partly buried in a shallow grave. When the police exhumed the body, some parts like the arm and ribs were missing and the body was decomposing,” he said.

The source said the family suspected their part time gardener who had been left in charge of the house during Christmas could have killed the woman.

“The family went for Christmas holiday and left the house under the care of their gardener, SaMdu. When they returned, he left as if everything was okay but I suspect he had a fight with his girlfriend and killed her because he had frequent visits from an unknown lady during that time. He has since disappeared and no one knows his full name or even his address,” said the source.

Mr Sebele’s relatives, who stood in shock at the gate of the house, declined to talk to the Press.

“We are following police instructions and we are not going to comment on anything concerning the matter,” said a relative.

Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Precious Simango said they were yet to identity the deceased, a