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Son crushes father's skull

by Staff reporter
26 Oct 2023 at 10:55hrs | Views
A man has been apprehended for reportedly murdering his father and inflicting fatal injuries on his skull.

According to police reports, this gruesome incident took place in Guruve on October 22. The victim, Davison Patera, aged 75, had an enduring dispute with his son, Ngonidzashe Patera, aged 21, which ultimately culminated in this horrifying crime.

Following the discovery of Davison Patera's lifeless body with severe head injuries at his son's residence in Chabvuta Village, police swiftly initiated an investigation. Ngonidzashe Patera was taken into custody after authorities observed him fervently attempting to conceal bloodstains outside his home.

The police statement affirms, "Police in Guruve are probing a homicide case involving Davison Patera (75), who was discovered deceased with head injuries at the residence of his son, Ngonidzashe Patera (21), at Chabvuta Village on 22/10/23. Ngonidzashe Patera was allegedly observed covering up blood stains outside the house and was known to have an enduring conflict with the victim. Police have subsequently arrested Ngonidzashe Patera in connection with the case."

Source - The Chronicle