Boy’s Body Found After School Vanishes | Namibia News

Namibia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 18, 2026 · 1m

An 11-year-old boy, Gephardt Doëseb, was found dead in a riverbed after going missing following school — a tragedy that has shaken his family and community. His mother, Rodensia Doëses, revealed her son had warned her about his stepfather’s abuse, describing physical violence and fear. She admitted to being in an abusive relationship herself, which culminated in a June incident where her partner attacked her with a knife — prompting her to leave. She now regrets not heeding her son’s pleas sooner. Gephardt, a fifth grader, was reportedly lured away from school by his stepfather, who allegedly…