Cape Town - The Delft community is reeling in shock after the butchered and burnt body of a 12-year-old boy was found on a field after he went missing the night before.
The heartbroken mother of Kaylim Sias, says the family was left traumatised after it was discovered that his legs were chopped off in the attack.
Kayleigh Sias said the grade 2 learner from Kairos Primary School had behavioural problems.
The motivation behind the horrific murder remains a mystery.
“On Tuesday we saw that he did not come home. We looked for him all over but we didn’t know where he went to. We were very worried but we had to go home.”
She said on Wednesday afternoon, residents revealed the body of a child had been discovered on a nearby field and she ran to the scene.
“It was horrible. He was burnt but I could still see his face and knew it was Kaylim. They chopped his legs off from the knees down.
“We don’t know if they burnt him there or if it happened somewhere else and his body was dumped there.
“We are so traumatised because we cannot understand who would do such a thing to a child.
“His siblings are very traumatised.”
Police spokesperson, FC van Wyk, said: “Delft police registered a murder following the discovery of the burnt body of a 12-year-old boy on Wednesday at about 2.20pm on an open field in Renoster Street, Leiden, Delft.
“According to reports, members received a complaint from radio control about the discovery of the body at the mentioned address. On their arrival, they found the body mutilated and burnt. Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
“The motive for this murder is now the subject of an investigation by the SAPS.
“No arrest has been made as suspect/s are unknown at this stage.”
Kayleigh Sias said the incident has angered residents, who are demanding that cops catch those behind the heinous crime.
“Yes, he was involved in things like robbing people but he did not deserve such a terrible death. We don’t know what led up to this or why someone would do something so horrible.
“He had problems and he did wrong things but he did not deserve this,” the mother said.
Anyone with information can anonymously contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
Cape Argus