A 35-year-old Epworth man has appeared in court for killing a reveler who was in the company of his ex-girlfriend at Reuben Shops.
Wenset Charuzika was not asked to plead to murder charges when he appeared before Harare Magistrate Mrs Yeukai Dzuda. He was advised to apply for bail at the High Court. Allegations are that on July 8, at about 10 pm Charuzika went to Bhagomalo Bar, Reuben Shops in Epworth, and met his ex-girlfriend Praise Muchemwa who was in the company of the now deceased.
The court heard that Charuzika bought some beers trying to lure her back but she refused because she had already been paid by the deceased for some sexual services. A misunderstanding ensued and Charuzika threatened unspecified action against them.
At around 11 pm, Charuzika waylaid the now deceased and Muchemwa near Delport Road when they were on their way to Muchemwa’s house. It is the State’s case that Charuzika struck both of them with an unknown hard object on the back of their heads and they fell and lost consciousness.
A well-wisher rushed the two to ZRP Epworth and the now-deceased was referred to Sally Mugabe Central Hospital where he was pronounced dead upon admission.
Muchemwa later gained consciousness and was also referred for medical attention. A follow-up was made by the police leading to the arrest of the accused person in Epworth.
In other news – Tafadzwa Shamba and Tapiwa Makore sentenced to Death
The man convicted of killing seven-year-old Tapiwa Makore three years ago, will today be sentenced by the High Court after both the prosecution and defence submitted their arguments in aggravation and mitigation.
Tafadzwa Shamba was last month convicted of murder, while the boy’s uncle, Tapiwa Makore Senior, was found guilty of being an accomplice after he provided his house for the commissioning of the crime. He too faces his sentence today.
The body of Tapiwa was found disfigured and cut into pieces, sparking far-reaching outrage throughout the nation. Shamba confessed to the murder and this statement was confirmed by a magistrate and accepted by the High Court. He told the court that they killed the boy with the intention of selling his body parts to a witchdoctor for US$1 500. Read More
