A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to 85 years in prison by the Harare Magistrates’ Court for committing a series of violent crimes.
He was found guilty on 14 counts of rape, 2 counts of attempted rape, 13 counts of robbery, and one count of unlawful entry.
The court heard that the man engaged in a spree of criminal activities from December 2021 to January 2023, primarily targeting residents in Churu Farm and Glenview areas of Harare.
His method involved breaking into homes armed with weapons like iron bars, screwdrivers, knives, and catapults. He would threaten the occupants, rob them, and in many cases, commit sexual assaults.
The man was finally captured by members of the public at Churu Farm on January 24, 2023.
This sentence reflects the severity of his crimes and aims to ensure justice for the victims and safety for the community.
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In another story, Serial Rapist Daniel Chauke, 62, Jailed for 133 Years
In a landmark ruling, 62-year-old Daniel Chauke, a notorious serial rapist, has been sentenced to 133 years in prison following his conviction on seven counts of rape.
This sentence could be extended further if Chauke is also convicted on separate allegations of murdering three women.
Chauke was apprehended two weeks ago after evading law enforcement for over two years.
His arrest marked the end of a prolonged and exhaustive manhunt that spanned multiple jurisdictions and involved various law enforcement agencies.
The conviction came after an intense marathon trial where Chauke consistently denied all allegations against him.
Despite his denials, the court found overwhelming evidence to convict him on seven counts of rape. The trial’s duration and intensity highlighted the gravity of his crimes and the pain inflicted on his victims.
