Police have arrested wife of the late renowned South African landscape artist Walter Meyer for her suspected role in his death.
Walter Meyer, 52 was found dead at his home in Augrabies Park on Friday night.
Northern Cape police said on Thursday after arresting Meyer’s wife that “She is 28 years old and appeared in court yesterday [Wednesday].”
News24 reported that Meyer had been involved in a quarrel with his wife the night of his death.
His wife is allegedly reported to have “stabbed him in the chest”.
“He died on the scene. She was arrested,” Captain Jack September of the Northern Cape police said.
Layers for Meyer’s wife are expected to apply for her bail at the Upington Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Meyer was an award winning artist, who had received international attention.
Source: Africafeeds.com
