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Inspector Bushbuddies investigates and reported with a Super TR and photos

Vinkie - Berg-en-Dal is amongst my top 5 camps in KNP. We have NEVER been disappointed with sightings in this area! We've stayed here on more than one occassion, winter and summer - it has always been good to us!



Indeed - we did catch the suspect in an awkward position... Sitting with her bum in the air!



Suspect one was a beautiful lady... And all ladies like to be noticed - so that was our tactic!



I am so glad I am not a Spurfowl... or a scatologist for that matter! Much more rewarding to chase killers!



Hi Sky! Saw some of you during our investigation as well... Next episode coming up!



Your backup in this case is appreciated MM - being an expert investigator yourself. Mugshots of our first killer coming up!



It's all about the first 48 hours, billyf, all about the first 48! One needs to gather as much evidence and suspects as soon as possible.



So true - we were really greatful that we got on to this lead so early on. This lady can make herself extremely difficult to find...



What a pitty! With all of our investigating, we never once spotted another yellow ribbon. And to think - it could've been yours! Hope you can visit the area soon - we need as many of our guys out there as possible!



Thank you, Phillip1 - your "backup" in this case is also greatly appreciated.

Im sooooo happy to see my killer is still a happy resident at berg n dal can't wait to see the pics GREAT sighting

Friday 22/2/2013 17:45 - SUSPECT 1 in view 04:45

We were indeed lucky to get such a crucial suspect so early on in the investigation. Her name: Panthera Pardus.



It wasn't long untill she realised she was being photographed:



A beautiful lady, very photogenic...



To be a good detective, one has to have a good memory. One has to remember faces, previous incidents, crimes and suspects. Something told me I've seen this lady before. Except she was much younger. I went through my files and got this shot I took - September 2011. A mere cub - but a killer instinct already!



The photo was taken within a km of where we were now. I was sure it was the young Panthera who had now grown older. She still had a pink nose - she was still young...

She clearly became uncomfortable - she did find herself in an awkward position... So she moved - and we were ready to shoot... (I mean )



...she turned around, but did not come down as yet.



Was she getting comfortable in our presence...?



She gave us another stare. But her charms of seduction would not work on us - we knew how brutal she could be!



We decided to drive back and change our angle. We were now in the last few minutes of daytime.



A last close-up mugshot, before we return...



For now, mugshots will have to do. We would need more evidence to link her to the crime. Our first 5 hours, 30 minutes had passed. What would the rest of the investigation reveal...

Mugshots of suspect Panthera Pardus. ...absolutely stunning.

Investigation is progressing well .... considering only been on the case for 5hrs 30m.

WoW Bushbuddies,

what a more than stunning leopard sighting and your pictures are fantastic I know that she was there but she kept hidden when we were there

wow she is so beautifull and relaxed

Brilliant pose high up in the tree with no cars in front.

I guess, your work is not done yet...need some paw prints to match to that found on crime scene . Pity I am in CT...

Looking forward to more...

Really breathtaking pics!!

Wonderful Leopard Sighting ......fantastic photo's

What a beauty Deadly and dangerous in every way.

It gives new meaning to the words.. snapped.

Ahhhhh detective bosvriendin

I had just settled in with my lamp to read the report you presented on this latest Kruger case

It seems you have secured a suspected killer within the first 12 hours

A very great job indeed!!!!! My number one detective Your photos of the scene of the crime are beyond exceptional

Hi Bushbuddies

It's not often suspects pose so nicely for photos!!
And she looks just soooooo innocent

Great detective work

I JUST LOVE CRIME SCENE STORIES

Yours is very exciting and I think you have some great mugshots. I wonder if you could solve the mystery by 48 hours.

Dear Detective Bushbuddies,
I am writing to you, seeing that your investigative techniques have become legendary (to say the least), to ask about your advice about me becoming a detective like you. Your Report has me enthralled, and the subject matters even more enthralling. Rhinos, especially the Blackie, has eluded me for years. And the prime suspect-you have made her look completely innocent and seductive. What technique, what timing, what excellence to detail and Sir, I like your co-operative nature, getting reporters and gossipers involved too. As for that Pathologist-when he claps his beak, you will know there is much evidence to garner. Dear Sir, what is a scatologist? Is this part of investigative work, or a by-product. Does it stink?
I'm quite confident you will be done this investigation in 48 hours. I must express my pity about the road traveled and all the trucks and fumes etc. But I do believe the location of your investigative pursuits are most suitable to make that bearable.
I await, with a suspenders twanging profusely for your next installment,

I remain

A very late arrival to this TR.