Berea Landmark Razed
2010/02/06: The little tin house and home to former concert pianist and veteran Berea resident, Ella Horne (82) was razed to the ground in a fire at approximately 6am on Saturday 6th February. This has happened only 5 months after she was savagely attacked in the house (corner of Sydenham and Essenwood Roads- Sector 3C)
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on Friday 14th August just after midnight. Click here to read this report. The fire is being treated as arson and a police investigation is underway.
Chairman's Comment
This whole situation is starting to look quite sinister.
It was reported, after the attack on Mrs Horne in August 2009, that someone had been interested in purchasing the house. The request was made in 2007 and turned down by Mrs Horne. Mrs Horne had not seen hide nor hair of the individual since. However, hours after the fire, the individual in question tracked Mrs Horne down to her current address (bearing gifts) and, once again, asked for "first refusal" on the property
Kerry Hancock, our Executive Vice-Chairman has offered the services of a private detective, however his fees are a maximum R5000. We are seeking any willing sponsors.
Alain Latham
Chairman
Berea CPF Sector 3
It was reported, after the attack on Mrs Horne in August 2009, that someone had been interested in purchasing the house. The request was made in 2007 and turned down by Mrs Horne. Mrs Horne had not seen hide nor hair of the individual since. However, hours after the fire, the individual in question tracked Mrs Horne down to her current address (bearing gifts) and, once again, asked for "first refusal" on the property
Kerry Hancock, our Executive Vice-Chairman has offered the services of a private detective, however his fees are a maximum R5000. We are seeking any willing sponsors.
Alain Latham
Chairman
Berea CPF Sector 3
