Online Reporter
Latwell Nyangu
IN a shocking incident in Kadoma, a 78-year-old man allegedly killed his son who had caught him red-handed, in bed with his wife.
Benjamin Harry is accused of arming himself with an iron bar during a heated confrontation with his son, Kudakwashe Harry, 30, who had caught his father having sex with his wife.
The cruel father struck his son, resulting in his instant death.
This happened on January 6.
Following the tragic event, Benjamin was arrested along with several others, including his daughter-in-law, Evelyn Mashava, 22, Mike Hwata, 36, William Grasham, 34, Perfect Vembo, 18, Tongai Mavhurume, 18, and another boy aged 16.
They are facing murder charges.
Notably, Tongai and the minor are brothers of Evelyn.
All accused individuals were remanded in custody, with the case being filed under the case number Kadoma Rural 27/1/26.
Meanwhile, conflicting versions have emerged.
The first claim was that Kudakwashe got home and found his father, Benjamin, having quality time with his wife, Evelyn.
A confrontation ensued before Benjamin allegedly struck his son with the iron bar, leading to his death on the spot.
Panicking after the incident, Benjamin allegedly sought the help of his daughter-in-law’s brothers to lift Kudakwashe’s body and hang it on a tree.
It is alleged that he offered to compensate them by selling one of his cows.
It is alleged that they dangled the body on a tree branch to create an impression of a suicide.
Another version given was that Perfect Vembo and William, who are also accused, are ex-lovers of Evelyn, and on the day in question, they had a confrontation with the deceased, which ultimately contributed to Kudakwashe’s death.
It has also been suggested that Benjamin reached out to neighbours for assistance in hanging the body in an attempt to disguise the murder as suicide.
A post-mortem examination revealed that Kudakwashe had suffered significant head trauma consistent with being struck by an iron bar.
Evelyn’s statements further indicate that her brothers were involved in the conflict, allegedly trying to protect her from abuse by her husband.
