Leopold St man stabbed to death during fight
Undertakers placing the body in the hearse yesterday morning.
Undertakers placing the body in the hearse yesterday morning.

A MAN allegedly known to be a drug addict was found stabbed to death in a shack in the city just after dawn yesterday.Deon Macey, 51, was found dead with three stab wounds to the chest in a small shack at 67-68 Leopold Street, Werk-en-Rust. Police said he was stabbed to death by men he was involved in an argument with but up to press time no one was arrested.

Residents were shocked at the brutal slaying of Macey. They recalled that he did odd jobs in the neighbourhood. He was found dead by residents who occupy a house with several apartments in the Leopold street yard.

The body was found in a slouched position and was quickly taken away by undertakers from Lyken Funeral Parlour in the presence of the police, who had cordoned off the area. Residents told reporters that Macey joined the ‘yard’ about three years ago and lived alone but sometimes he would entertain friends.

Although they lived an earshot away from Macey, the occupants of the various apartments feigned ignorance of the events that led to his murder; they said they did not hear any screams or anything else which would have suggested an altercation. However, in the man’s living quarters it was obvious there was a fight since household articles were strewn about and there were drops of blood on the floor where Macey kept his mattress and other items. One woman, who was vocal at the scene, said that Macey was good and helpful and his killer (s) should be held for his brutal murder.

 

 

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