Man Murders 3-Months-Old Stepdaughter By Feeding Her Acid

A man from Shurugwi is now facing murder charges for murdering his three-month-old stepdaughter. Reports indicate that he gave the infant acid, commonly used in gold extraction, which led to her passing shortly after ingestion.

Tatenda Masunda, 24, of Donga, Shurugwi, appeared before Magistrate Patricia Gwetsai, who ordered him to remain in custody. He has been scheduled to return to court on November 15, 2024. Masunda faces severe charges as authorities investigate the circumstances that led to this tragic loss of life.

The Incident That Led To Masunda’s Arrest

The incident allegedly occurred last Friday. According to the reports, Masunda was apprehended in Chegutu on Tuesday after fleeing from Shurugwi immediately following the child’s death.

Masunda was reportedly employed at Nash 1 Mine in Shurugwi and lived with his partner, Muchaneta Zindera, along with her infant daughter, Tatenda Junior Hwacha. Allegations state that on the day in question, Masunda returned home carrying a 200ml Ranger spirit cooler bottle filled with acid, which he discreetly stored within the residence.

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Early that morning, Zindera, the infant’s mother, left their home around 5:00 a.m. to wash clothes at a community borehole approximately 2 kilometres from their residence. Masunda reportedly requested that she leave the baby in his care, assuring her he would look after the child during her absence.Once alone with the child, Masunda allegedly retrieved the acid and administered it to the infant. Shortly after, the baby began to cry in distress. Masunda reportedly took her back to her mother before swiftly returning home, where he gathered his belongings and fled to Chegutu.

Recognizing that her daughter’s condition was rapidly worsening, Zindera immediately sought medical assistance, bringing her to Zvamabande Hospital. The infant was subsequently transferred to Shurugwi District Hospital; tragically, she passed away upon arrival.

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Masunda’s Arrest and Legal Proceedings

Following a search, Masunda was apprehended in Chegutu on Tuesday and brought back to Shurugwi to face the murder charges in court. Prosecutor Tafadzwa Guzete presented the case against him, laying out the details of the alleged crime and the subsequent actions taken by Masunda.

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