Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - Authorities in Nyamandlovu, Zimbabwe, have arrested a 29-year-old woman over the alleged str@ngling of her 19-month-old daughter, in a case that has sent shockwaves through the Seafield Estate Village community in Harare.
The tragic incident occurred on May 28 and was initially
believed to be a case of sudden unexplained de@th. However, findings from a
forensic autopsy revealed that the child, identified as Shylet Sibanda, died
from mechanical asphyxiation consistent with str@ngulation, prompting a full
criminal homicide investigation.
Police said the suspect, Simangaliso Dube, reportedly
confessed to the crime during questioning, citing overwhelming frustration over
the lack of financial support from the child’s father.
According to law enforcement officials, Dube claimed the
persistent economic hardship and absence of paternal assistance had become
unbearable, eventually driving her to commit the fatal act.
“The suspect expressed that persistent financial pressures
and lack of paternal support became unbearable, leading to this tragic
outcome,” said a police source familiar with the investigation.
Investigators say Dube detailed how the father had
consistently failed to provide money for the child's upkeep, further worsening
her emotional and financial strain.
Police in Matabeleland North confirmed the arrest took place
on May 30. They stated that the investigation remains ongoing, with officials
now reviewing the broader circumstances surrounding the child’s de@th,
including the dynamics of the parents' relationship and the psychological state
of the suspect.
Authorities have urged the public to report any signs of
distress or violence within families to prevent such tragedies from recurring.
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