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"When she failed to return to the academy after a while, two police officers investigated," said the
source, who wanted to remain anonymous.

These officers found her semi-naked body under a bush along the dirt road. Forensic specialists
arrived at the crime scene from Port Elizabeth on Tuesday afternoon to investigate the murder.

Police spokesperson inspector Wena Theron was unable to explain why the specialists at Graaff
Reinet did not investigate the scene.

"A full report will be issued on Wednesday morning," was all she said.

Heunis's family was too shocked to comment on the incident. A friend of the family, who wanted to
remain anonymous, said they were very shocked and sad. "We don't know exactly what happened,
so we don't want to comment," she said.

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Henry Grootboom was arrested shortly afterwards. He was found guilty on assault charges.

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