Recent developments have emerged in the investigation surrounding the tragic death of a Free State police officer, as CCTV footage and tracking signals have helped piece together the final movements before the incident. The timeline now provides more clarity, offering a glimpse into the last hours of Constable Buys’ life.
The sequence of events begins in the early hours of the morning following the disappearance. At approximately 2:00 AM, Constable Buys and her unidentified companion were captured on CCTV at an Engen fuel station near the Grasmere Toll Plaza, just outside Johannesburg. The footage shows Buys stepping out of the vehicle dressed in a hoodie, seemingly due to rainy weather conditions at the time.
After the stop at Grasmere, the vehicle was tracked traveling along the N1 highway towards Johannesburg. Traffic monitoring systems recorded the car passing through three electronic toll gantries, confirming its route into the city. The data from these gantries has played a crucial role in reconstructing their path and narrowing down the timeline of events.
Around this same time, Constable Buys sent her final known message to her husband. The message, sent at exactly 2:00 AM, marked the last point of contact she would have with anyone before vanishing. The content of the message has not been disclosed publicly, but investigators have confirmed its significance in helping them understand her state of mind during her final hours.
Following the toll gantries, the vehicle was later detected near the Shell Ultra City service station in Midrand. It was at this location that all cell phone signals from both Buys and her companion ceased. Investigators believe this may have been a critical turning point in the incident, as the complete loss of communication raises concerns about what might have transpired thereafter.
The disappearance of the officers prompted an immediate search and subsequent investigation, which led to the eventual discovery of Constable Buys’ lifeless body near the Hennops area. Authorities are still working to determine the exact cause of death and the circumstances surrounding the incident. However, the newly uncovered surveillance footage and tracking data have been vital in narrowing down the window of time during which the events occurred.
Police officials have not yet released the identity of the person traveling with Buys, and investigations are ongoing. The family of Constable Buys has been informed of the developments and continues to receive support from the police department during this difficult time.
As authorities delve deeper into the case, they urge the public to come forward with any additional information that may assist the investigation. Meanwhile, the nation watches closely, hoping for answers and justice in the wake of this heartbreaking loss.