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Man Arrested for Brutal Murder of 10 Year Old in Eastview

A 10-year-old child was allegedly murdered by their neighbor, Kudzanayi Tapiwa Mukura, in Eastview Phase 14, Harare.

The suspect was arrested after allegedly stabbing the child in the chest and mutilating their private parts while the mother was away at a funeral in Goromonzi.

The suspect is currently in police custody.

The motive is still under investigation.

The ZRP confirms the arrest of Kudzanayi Tapiwa Mukura in connection with a murder case that occurred this morning (06/07/25) in Eatview Phase 14, Harare.

The suspect, who is the victim’s parents’ neighbour, was left in the custody of the victim (10) while the victim’s mother had gone to attend a memorial service in Goromonzi on 05/07/25.

The suspect allegedly stabbed the victim once on the chest and mutilated the victim’s private parts. The motive behind the offence is not yet known. More details to be availed wrote ZRP

Man Arrested for Brutal Murder of 10 Year Old in Eastview

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