The family still have many questions as to why Michael went missing
The decomposing body of a missing Benoni teenager was discovered near the dam opposite Lakeside Mall on Sunday.
The body of Michael Ross (17) was found after a three-week search for the teen, who went missing on his way to Homestead Dam on April 12.
“An officer came to our home at around 10.30pm to inform us that the body of a teen was found wearing clothing which matched what my brother was last seen wearing,” Ian Ross told Benoni City Times.
The family were asked to identify the body on Monday and, from what they could tell from the clothing, it was that of Michael.
“We also had DNA tests performed and they came out positive,” added Ian.
According to the family, the teen had decided to not join them at a family braai at Homestead Dam on April 12.
He instead wanted to spend the afternoon with a friend and went missing on his way to give his family the only key they all shared to their Woburn Avenue flat.
The family still have many questions as to why Michael went missing and what led to his death.
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