A 55-year-old man from Mutasa Village has been convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison for the r_pe of his 13-year-old stepdaughter, with 2 years suspended, resulting in an effective sentence of 18 years.
The crime occurred in April 2023, when the girl’s mother left her and her sibling in the accused’s care.
That evening, while they were sleeping in the same room, the accused forcibly covered the young girl’s mouth, took her outside, and proceeded to remove her clothes before rap!ng her.
Following the ass@ult, he issued a chilling threat, warning her not to tell anyone about what had happened or he would k!ll her.
Despite his threats, the girl eventually confided in her mother about the horrific incident, prompting a confrontation with the accused.
In response, he further threatened to k!ll both the girl and her mother if they reported him.
The case came to light after an anonymous tip was sent to the police, leading to the man’s arrest.
His conviction has sparked outrage in the community, highlighting ongoing issues surrounding domestic viol3nce and child protection.
SOURCE : NEWSREPORTZIM.COM
