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Man (24) fatally stabs girlfriend 15 times after being dumped
26 Apr 2012 at 05:09hrs | Views
A young Chitungwiza woman was yesterday fatally stabbed by her boyfriend with a kitchen knife in a suspected heated argument over their relationship. The incident occurred at around 8am at the deceased's residence. The deceased was identified as Monalisa Chinomona (19) and she was reporteddly stabbed 15 TIMES in the chest in cold blood.
The gruesome murder happened in Seke Unit K Chitungwiza. The suspected killer was identified as Pritchard Zimondi (24) who is reportedly employed by TN Holdings in the IT department. A close relative said Zimondi, whose name seems tailor-made for his heinous act, was unhappy after Monalisa decided to end the relationship and reportedly alerted Monalisa's friend that he was going to kill himself at her residence.
"They have been having squabbles for the past three days. Mona had decided to move on and end the relationship with Pritchard but this did not go down well with him. He even told Monalisa's friend, Lizzie, that he was going to kill himself at her house and today (Yesterday) he took advantage of the fact that the girl was alone," revealed the relative.
The late Monalisa's brother, identified as Tanya, who was in a state of disbelief, said he was the first to discover his sibling's lifeless body in a pool of blood.
"I can not say anything at the moment. I was the first to see her body in blood and please leave this place because we do not want you here," said the grieving brother.
The alleged killer reportedly left the knife stuck in the girl's breast, according to a witness. Zimondi has since been arrested and is currently held at Makoni police station assisting the police with investigations.
A cop stationed at the police station confirmed this development on condition of anonymity citing protocol as the reason.
"Yes, the deceased was stabbed FIRTEEN times and we are currently holding the suspect to assist us with investigations," revealed the cop.
Our source added that he was the first to see Zimondi coming out of the deceased's home running and that he had left blood stains on the gate. He revealed that Zimondi was tracked and caught in town.
"I saw him runningcoming from Mona's home. He was not himself and he could not even greet me as he used to do. later on, we discovered blood stains on the gate," he added.
Residents however described Zimondi as a devout Christian and quiet young man who was respectful to elders in the neighbourhood. Mourners are gathered at Number 7621 Mhene Road in Unit K.
The gruesome murder happened in Seke Unit K Chitungwiza. The suspected killer was identified as Pritchard Zimondi (24) who is reportedly employed by TN Holdings in the IT department. A close relative said Zimondi, whose name seems tailor-made for his heinous act, was unhappy after Monalisa decided to end the relationship and reportedly alerted Monalisa's friend that he was going to kill himself at her residence.
"They have been having squabbles for the past three days. Mona had decided to move on and end the relationship with Pritchard but this did not go down well with him. He even told Monalisa's friend, Lizzie, that he was going to kill himself at her house and today (Yesterday) he took advantage of the fact that the girl was alone," revealed the relative.
The late Monalisa's brother, identified as Tanya, who was in a state of disbelief, said he was the first to discover his sibling's lifeless body in a pool of blood.
"I can not say anything at the moment. I was the first to see her body in blood and please leave this place because we do not want you here," said the grieving brother.
A cop stationed at the police station confirmed this development on condition of anonymity citing protocol as the reason.
"Yes, the deceased was stabbed FIRTEEN times and we are currently holding the suspect to assist us with investigations," revealed the cop.
Our source added that he was the first to see Zimondi coming out of the deceased's home running and that he had left blood stains on the gate. He revealed that Zimondi was tracked and caught in town.
"I saw him runningcoming from Mona's home. He was not himself and he could not even greet me as he used to do. later on, we discovered blood stains on the gate," he added.
Residents however described Zimondi as a devout Christian and quiet young man who was respectful to elders in the neighbourhood. Mourners are gathered at Number 7621 Mhene Road in Unit K.
Source - H-Metro
