Overview
- Arno Koën, the finance manager of the Leeuwfontein hunting farm, was found dead on May 31 and Caroline von Rantzau, 26, was found dead on June 1 at the same property.
- The von Rantzau family’s lawyers issued a statement saying both Koën and Caroline "took their own lives" and that the family is cooperating with South African authorities.
- Limpopo police spokesman Malesela Ledwaba told reporters investigators rule out negligent killing and there are no other people currently under investigation.
- Media and on-site reports say firearms were present at the scenes, including a .375 hunting rifle near Caroline and a 9 mm pistol found near Koën, but officials have released only limited technical details.
- The family initially described Caroline’s death as a tragic accident, has asked for privacy, and both the family and police say they are waiting for autopsy and final investigative findings before commenting further.