18-month-old baby found dead, hanging on a tree

Crime Reporter

The body of an 18-month-old baby boy was found burnt and in a state of decomposition, hanging on a tree near Muzvezve River in Battlefields, Kadoma.

Police have since launched investigations into the murder case.

National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.

“The ZRP is investigating circumstances surrounding a case of murder in which the body of a yet-to-be-identified male infant approximately one-year-six months old was found hanging from a tree near Muzvezve River, Battlefields in Kadoma on January 30, 2024.

“The body of the victim was burnt and at an advanced state of decomposition,” he said.

Meanwhile, Police in Chegutu are investigating a case of murder in which Gift Madzudzo (25) was found dead.

The body of the victim was found lying outside a house in Kaguvi Phase 3, Chegutu on January 30, 2024, with stab wounds on the back and shoulder.

Anyone with information that might assist with investigations should contact any nearest Police Station.