Church Nun (86) Raped, Killed in Ixopo
21 April 2015
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An 86-year-old nun has reportedly been raped and murdered in Ixopo, KwaZulu-Natal.
Sister Gertrud Tiefenbacher’s body was found in her bedroom at the Sacred Heart Home, being gagged and bound, the Daily News reported.
Tiefenbacher, an Austrian immigrant, had worked in the town for 60 years.
“I met sister in 1952, when I started teaching at a school attached to the mission. We worked very closely together. She loved her work with children,” close friend Betty Firmstone was quoted as saying.
“This really was an act of savagery against a gentle, caring soul.”
Police spokesperson major Thulani Zwane said they were searching for the suspects, who would face charges of murder, rape and robbery.
“We are following all leads. We are also appealing to the community to come forward with any information that will help us solve this case.” – EWN/IAfrica