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In a verdict that has shocked everyone, Chenjerai Mandiziva, a 43-year-old resident of Edward Farm, Plot 27 in Shurugwi, has received a surprisingly lenient sentence of only three years in prison for the tragic killing of his 13-year-old son, Takunda John Mandiziva.
The incident, sparked by rumors and gossip, has ignited concerns about the adequacy of justice in such cases.
According to the report by Masvingo Mirror, the heart-wrenching event took place on November 8, 2022, at the family's residence in Edward Farm, Plot 27.
Chenjerai Mandiziva overheard his son, Takunda, discussing his alleged infidelity with his stepmother, Berita Mapiye. Driven by anger and a desire to quell the gossip, Mandiziva resorted to violence.
Witnesses recount that Mandiziva brutally beat Takunda with a switch, ignoring the boy's pleas for mercy.
Even when Takunda requested his father to pour water on him in an attempt to calm the situation, the violence continued.
Tragically, Takunda's injuries proved fatal, and he later succumbed to them.
During the trial, it was revealed that Takunda's autopsy uncovered internal injuries, including blood clots in his liver, kidneys, and lungs, leading to his death from traumatic shock and abdominal trauma.
Many believe that the severity of these injuries should have resulted in a more severe punishment.
In a perceived miscarriage of justice, High Court judge Justice Christopher Dube-Banda sentenced Mandiziva to a mere three years in prison, with one year suspended from the sentence.
This means that he will only serve 2 years in prison.
This lenient ruling has sparked outrage among the community and human rights activists, who view it as a mockery of justice.
Mandiziva's defense argued for culpable homicide, claiming that the killing was unintentional. However, the severity of the beating raises suspicions of clear intent to harm, if not worse.
This heart-rending case has reignited the debate surrounding sentencing guidelines for domestic violence cases and the tragic loss of innocent lives.
There is a growing call for reform, urging lawmakers and legal authorities to reassess their approach to such cases.
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