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Fatal stabbing at funeral
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Parksyard Muringi, 21, from Zhangazha Village in Gokwe North, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison following the fatal stabbing of 37-year-old Tapiwa Ziyambe. The tragic incident occurred on May 15, 2022, during a funeral at Mahachi Village in Gokwe North.
Court proceedings revealed that the deadly altercation stemmed from a confrontation between the brothers of Muringi and Ziyambe. During the heated dispute, Muringi stabbed Ziyambe in the back, leading to his untimely death. After the attack, Muringi fled the scene, but was later apprehended by authorities and charged with murder.
On February 5, 2025, the Midlands Special High Court Circuit in Gweru found Muringi guilty of murder and sentenced him to 17 years in prison. The case underscores the devastating impact of conflicts spiraling into violence, especially in social and community environments such as funerals.
The sentencing serves as a sobering reminder of the need for peaceful conflict resolution, and the tragic consequences of resorting to violence during disputes.
Court proceedings revealed that the deadly altercation stemmed from a confrontation between the brothers of Muringi and Ziyambe. During the heated dispute, Muringi stabbed Ziyambe in the back, leading to his untimely death. After the attack, Muringi fled the scene, but was later apprehended by authorities and charged with murder.
On February 5, 2025, the Midlands Special High Court Circuit in Gweru found Muringi guilty of murder and sentenced him to 17 years in prison. The case underscores the devastating impact of conflicts spiraling into violence, especially in social and community environments such as funerals.
The sentencing serves as a sobering reminder of the need for peaceful conflict resolution, and the tragic consequences of resorting to violence during disputes.
Source - The Chronicle
