In a deeply disturbing case that has sh0cked the Chipinge community, a 27-year-old man from Dambamuromo Village has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for the brutal rap3 of a mentally challenged woman.
The heinous crime, which unfolded on the night of October 26, 2024, highlights the urgent need for societal vigilance and protection for the most vulnerable members of our community.
Court proceedings revealed that on the fateful night, the 46-year-old complainant, who suffers from mental challenges, had gone to bed in her home, unaware of the danger that lurked just outside her door.
The offender, reportedly intoxicated, exploited the vulnerability of the situation by entering her unlocked bedroom. Acting with callous disregard for the woman’s plight, he forcibly undressed her as she lay asleep before proceeding to ass_ult her.
After the act, the perpetrator, seemingly devoid of remorse, fell asleep in the very bedro0m where he had committed the atrocious act. It was only when the complainant managed to alert her nephew that the gravity of the situation began to unfold.
Her nephew, upon learning of the crime, quickly informed other family members, who then took decisive action. By approximately 1:20 AM, they apprehended the offender, who was still in the complainant’s b3droom, wearing the used condo0m ; a disturbing testament to the horror that had transpired.
Following the incident, both the victim and the accused were taken to the Z.R.P Chibuwe post, where the wheels of justice were set in motion. In court, the gravity of the crime was placed under scrutiny, and the evidence presented painted a clear picture of the man’s culpability.
Ultimately, the 16-year sentence handed down by the Chipinge Magistrates’ Court serves as a necessary declaration that such heinous acts will not go unpunished.
SOURCE :NEWSREPORTZIM.COM
