Johannesburg – A 31-year-old woman, described as a “very close family member”, has been arrested in connection with the murder of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek.
The Grade 5 learner’s bruised body was discovered on 14 May on the staircase of his family’s complex in Fleurhof, Johannesburg.
He had been reported missing the day before, after being dropped off by school transport outside the complex.
IOL reported at the time that provincial police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo said that Jayden-Lee’s mother, who was working from home at the time, became anxious when her son failed to return home as expected.
The Fleurhof community is in shock following the discovery of 11-year-old Jayden Lee Meek’s body, after he was reported missing yesterday.#etvnew #JaydenLeeMeek 14 May 2025 pic.twitter.com/IJ0aIfgOka
— e.tv 8PM News (@8pm_e) May 14, 2025
“The mother called neighbours, and they started searching. They notified community leaders, and at 6:40pm, they went to the police station. Our members responded and started searching alongside community members.
“Early in the morning, a resident walking out of her flat at about 6.25am saw the child not lying far from the flat where he resided,” Masondo said, as per the report.
According to reports, Gauteng Deputy Police Commissioner Fred Kekana confirmed that a 31-year-old woman was taken into custody on Friday morning.
“It’s saddening and heart-breaking to come to this situation,” The Citizen quoted Kekana as saying.
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