Bio

Makhele Lehlohonolo Joseph Scott was born in 1986 in Lesotho. Not much is known about his early life and family background. He grew up in Berea, a district in Lesotho. Growing up in this area, Scott lived in a community where he would have been surrounded by both friends and neighbors.

As he got older, Scott became part of the local community. It's unclear what type of education he received or what jobs he held before his later actions. There is limited information about his relationships with family or friends during his youth.

In January 2012, a major event would change his life and the lives of others in his community. A 13-year-old boy went missing in Berea. The boy's disappearance drew attention from local villagers. They searched the area after he went missing and found body parts of the boy, which shocked the whole community.

Later that year, in July 2012, another person went missing from the same area. This raised more concerns among the villagers. The sudden loss of two young lives in such a short time alarmed everyone in Berea. Both incidents would lead to significant developments that would involve law enforcement and to Scott's eventual arrest.

On July 12, 2012, police received a tip that would link Scott to these disappearances. Following this tip, authorities searched his home. This search would reveal critical evidence connected to the missing individuals.

Scott was arrested soon after the police investigation began and was charged with serious crimes. As the case unfolded, he would face serious legal consequences that would follow him for years. He became known to the public through news reports when the focus shifted from his early life to the crimes he was accused of committing.

Murder Story

In January 2012, a 13-year-old boy disappeared in Berea, Lesotho. Later, villagers discovered human limbs, a torso, and a head that were identified as belonging to him. No one was arrested at that time. In July 2012, another person, Kamohelo Mohata, aged 22, also went missing from the same area.

On July 12, 2012, police received a tip about Makhele Lehlohonolo Joseph Scott. When they searched his home, they found a van with body parts, including two human arms, a leg, and genitalia. Scott pointed out a hacksaw and confessed to murdering both victims. He admitted to cooking and eating parts of their bodies. He led the police to a shallow grave where they found more remains, including a torso and thigh. The next day, he took them to a local school where more body parts, such as a human head and internal organs, were discovered in a toilet pit.

Scott was arrested and charged with two counts of murder. He was set to appear in court, but he escaped from prison in October 2012. A warrant was issued for his arrest, and authorities believed he had fled to South Africa. After 18 months of searching, he was captured on April 7, 2014, at a church in KwaZulu-Natal. At the time of his arrest, he was living at the church and playing in the band. He was taken back into custody and faced charges related to the murders.