Car tragedy grips the Kuwadzana Extension community as three young children, missing since October 1, are found dead in the boot of a long‑parked vehicle, leaving residents in deep shock and mourning while demanding answers.
The victims — siblings Anenyasha Muzanangu (1) and Anopaishe Muzanangu (4), and their neighbour Raymond Mukudzeyi (3) — were playing together near their homes when they vanished. Their disappearance sparked frantic searches by relatives and residents, who shared their photos widely on social media and WhatsApp groups, hoping to locate them.
The children had last been seen playing in a car park close to their homes. Initial fears pointed to the possibility of kidnapping, amplifying the distress in the community. For two days, the search continued without success.
The heartbreaking discovery came yesterday when a resident noticed a heavy stench coming from a car that had been parked in the area for years. She alerted neighbours, who opened the boot to reveal the lifeless bodies of the three children lying on top of one another.
The parents of the deceased were inconsolable as the children’s bodies were recovered. Reports suggest they may have died of suffocation, though some in the neighbourhood still suspect foul play — that the children were abducted and later placed in the boot.
Bynet Bunu, manager of the car park, sought to clarify events, denying claims circulating on social media that the boot had been overlooked during the search.
“The father of the two deceased children called me to report them missing,” Bunu said. “We immediately began searching the car park and nearby areas, including churches. We looked inside parked cars with flashlights, but we didn’t hear any sounds or see signs of them. This car had been parked here for three years.”
Bunu said the children had been playing with another child before moving away from him. “It is possible the boot remained closed tightly without anyone noticing,” he explained.
Tragedy in Kuwadzana Extension: Three Children Found Dead in Parked Car Boot
Other residents expressed confusion and deep sorrow over the incident.
Mrs Musungwe said: “This is tragic. We initially believed the children had been kidnapped. We are praying for strength for the families. Whether this was an accident or a deliberate act, we leave it in God’s hands. The fact that some people claimed the boot was searched still surprises us.”
Mai Chinyan’anya described the discovery as “bizarre” and said it raised painful questions. “We searched for these children from the moment they went missing. To find them just a few metres from their homes is heartbreaking. Whether they entered the boot themselves or were placed there, we may never know.”
Jona Chikonanyika expressed concerns about possible foul play: “If anyone is behind this incident, the law must take its course. We suspect foul play, but only forensic experts can confirm the actual cause of death for these innocent children.”
The tragedy has stirred painful memories of a similar incident last year in Southlea Park, where four children died after being left inside a locked car. The children had gone into a non‑functional vehicle, closed the door, and succumbed to suffocation before anyone discovered them.
Such past cases make the Kuwadzana Extension tragedy even more unsettling, raising broader concerns about child safety and supervision. Residents are calling for greater vigilance, especially in areas where children play unsupervised.
The discovery of the children in a car boot has left the community grappling with unanswered questions. How did the children end up inside the boot? Was it a tragic accident or something more sinister? Authorities have yet to provide conclusive answers as investigations continue.
Police confirmed that a post‑mortem examination would be carried out to establish the cause of death and whether any foul play was involved. Until then, the community remains in mourning, struggling to comprehend how three young lives could end so abruptly under such circumstances.
For Kuwadzana Extension, this incident is not just the loss of three children but a collective trauma. Residents gathered at the scene yesterday to pay respects, lighting candles and saying prayers. Many expressed outrage at the tragedy, while others called for stricter safety measures in the neighbourhood.
“This is a heartbreaking lesson,” said one neighbour. “We must look after our children and make sure they are safe when playing outside. But we also need the authorities to investigate fully so that the truth comes out.”
As investigations proceed, the deaths of Anenyasha, Anopaishe, and Raymond stand as a somber reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of community vigilance. For their families, neighbours, and the wider Kuwadzana Extension community, the pain is deep, and the loss — immeasurable.
Source- Herald
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