Brick Moulder Takes Lives of Wife and Two-Year-Old Child in Mt Hampden After Failed Reconciliation
In a tragic incident last week in Mt Hampden, brick moulder Tonderai Chemasi killed his two-year-old child and wife. After a failed reconciliation attempt, Chemasi brutally attacked and killed his 28-year-old wife, Melania Mutenda, and their child using a hoe. Devastatingly, he then took his own life.
Bodies Discovered After Four Days
The bodies of the victims were discovered four days later in an advanced state of decomposition. They were subsequently transported to Parirenyatwa Hospital mortuary, where a post-mortem examination was conducted.
History of Separation and New Relationship
Melania had been separated from Tonderai for some time and had moved in with another man in Chitungwiza, who had impregnated her. Tonderai, desperate to regain control over the situation, pleaded with Melania to return home and terminate her pregnancy.
Pretense of Reconciliation and Tragic Outcome
According to Melania’s sister, Esnath Mutenda, Tonderai devised a malicious plan to lure his wife back. He pretended to have forgiven Melania and professed his love for her, a sentiment she had never experienced from him before. Tonderai convinced Melania to retrieve her belongings from the Chitungwiza man.
Deception and Cold-Blooded Murder
Arriving in Chitungwiza, Melania’s new partner blocked her return, claiming the baby was his and opposing another man’s involvement. Unaware of Tonderai’s sinister plans, Melania abruptly left Chitungwiza and went back to him, reported hmetro.. Tragically, Tonderai’s anger and failed attempts to force Melania into an abortion led to an unspeakable act of violence. He heartlessly took the lives of Melania and their youngest child.
Seeking Answers and Healing
The community and relatives of the victims are grappling with shock and grief as they try to make sense of this horrific incident. Investigations are underway to uncover the full details surrounding this tragic murder-suicide.
