Guruve Serial Killer Linked With 19 Murders: Shocking Details Emerge

Zvitsva, who appeared from a hospital bed, was remanded in custody until 19 January 2026 for his formal indictment. Magistrate Vakayi Chikwekwe advised that any bail application must be made in the High Court due to the severity of the charges.

A Chronology Of Terror

The prosecution, led by Lawrence Gangarahwe, outlined a pattern of violence beginning in March 2025. The first alleged victim was Jane Dube of Rangwani Village. Gangarahwe stated:

“When Dube fled into a nearby maize field, he pursued and bludgeoned her to death with an iron rod.”

The attacks continued relentlessly. In a separate incident in April 2025 at Nyakapupu, the court heard that Zvitsva allegedly confronted Modester Isaac, raped her, and then killed her. Gangarahwe detailed the discovery:

“Villagers stumbled upon the grim sight the following day. He had vanished.”

Home Invasions And Multiple Murders

The state alleges the violence escalated with brutal home invasions in late 2025. Prosecutor Gangarahwe described the events of 30 November at Farm 31, Nyakapupu, where three women were killed:

“He forced open the door, causing a noise that awakened Chizema. Anymore Zvitsva then produced the knife and threatened to stab her if she made any noise. He forced her to lie on the bed and strangled her to death with the snare wire.”

A similar attack was detailed for 9 December in Zimuna Village, where four people were allegedly strangled in a one-roomed house. One victim, Tadiwanashe Marasika, was then kidnapped. Gangarahwe told the court:

“On 10 December 2025, Marasika attempted to escape. However, upon noticing her attempt, Anymore Zvitsva chased her, killed her and buried her body on the Nyakapupu Mountain range.”

The Hunt And Arrest

Zvitsva was arrested on 3 January 2026 after a protracted manhunt in mountainous terrain.  Detective Assistant Inspector Peter Gwavuya of the CID Homicide Unit strongly opposed bail. In an affidavit, Gwavuya argued:

“The accused committed several murder cases without remorse and is likely to continue if released.”

Police reportedly recovered items including snare wire, a spear with suspected blood stains, a container of suspected poison, and a stolen solar panel. Zvitsva faces charges under the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act. The court awaits his formal indictment later this month as the community reels from the shocking details of the alleged crimes.