Precious Machivenyika, a pregnant woman, has been sentenced to two years in prison for culpable homicide after fatally stabbing her husband, Tichaona Chikonje. Chikonje was caught being intimate with another woman, Fungai Nyamurenje, in a bush. Machivenyika confronted him about the infidelity and attempted to commit suicide. In the ensuing struggle, she stabbed Chikonje in the thigh, causing him to bleed profusely and eventually die. The judge found that Machivenyika did not intend to kill her husband but rather wanted to extricate herself from his grip. She was sentenced to five years in prison, with three years suspended on condition of good behavior. [865bc8d0]
In a separate incident, a Durham woman has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her housemate. The woman, whose name is not provided in the article, confessed, 'I had to get rid of her.' The victim's name is also not provided. The incident occurred in Durham Region. The sentencing took place on Monday, April 1, 2024. [26fc6166]
Meanwhile, in Chuadanga, Bangladesh, a court has sentenced three convicts to death for killing trader Nazir Mia and his wife Farida Khatun at their home in 2022. The convicts, Shahabul Haque, Rajib Hossain, and Bidyut Ali, were found guilty of entering the couple's house in Alamdanga and slitting their throats. Another convict, Shakil Hossain, was sentenced to two years in jail. The court also fined each of the convicts Tk 20,000. The murder case was filed by the couple's daughter, Daliara Parveen, and the verdict was announced after hearing the testimony of 19 witnesses. [9fb50a27]
In Rushinga, Zimbabwe, Jacket Chimunhondo has been sentenced to 35 years in jail for killing a tobacco farmer during a botched robbery. The accused's accomplice, Nomore Mavhura, planned the robbery after learning that the deceased had received a substantial amount of money from the sale of his tobacco crop. On the night of the robbery, Chimunhondo and Mavhura armed themselves with a knife and entered the deceased's bedroom. A fight ensued, and Chimunhondo stabbed the deceased twice, resulting in his death. The accused failed to access the money. The court ruled that the murder was committed in aggravating circumstances. Chimunhondo's accomplice, Mavhura, is already serving a 30-year jail term. Chimunhondo was sentenced to 35 years imprisonment due to his lack of remorse and possible risk of reoffending. [c96d6904]
Melissa Chrisman, a Virginia mother, has been sentenced to 32 years in prison for leaving her newborn son, named Baby Daniel, in a park to die from hypothermia 21 years ago. The incident occurred in Chesapeake in 2003, and the baby was found dead with his umbilical cord still attached, wrapped in two blankets and wearing an oversized diaper. Chrisman pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in October 2023 after her DNA was matched to the crime. The judge granted the maximum sentence of 32 years, stating that she stole a life she had no power to take. Chrisman apologized in court before the sentencing. [380983f3]
Curtis Jack, a father in Georgia, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for contaminating his 18-day-old daughter's breastmilk with antifreeze. Jack was arrested in October 2020 after his daughter became sick and tested positive for ethylene glycol, a chemical found in antifreeze. He admitted to adding antifreeze to the breastmilk to avoid paying child support. The deliberate poisoning raised concerns about the severity of Jack's actions and the consequences for his daughter's health. The sentencing reflects the seriousness of the crime and the harm caused to the newborn. The case highlights the dangers of toxic substances and the need for awareness and vigilance to protect against deliberate acts of harm. [453ee98e]
The leader of a neo-Nazi extremist group based in eastern Europe, Michail Chkhikvishvili, has been charged with plotting to have an associate dress up as Santa Claus and hand out poisoned candy to Jewish children in New York City to sow terror. Chkhikvishvili, also known as Commander Butcher, leads the Maniac Murder Cult, an international extremist group that promotes violence against racial minorities, the Jewish community, and other groups. He was arrested after trying to recruit an undercover law enforcement officer to join his group and commit violent crimes. Chkhikvishvili planned a 'mass casualty event' for New York City on New Year's Eve, involving poisoning racial minorities and children at Jewish schools. He distributed a manifesto titled the 'Hater's Handbook' that encourages mass killings and terror attacks, including school shootings and using children for suicide bombings. If convicted, Chkhikvishvili faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison for solicitation of violent felonies, conspiring to solicit violent felonies, distributing information on explosive devices, and transmitting threatening communication. [b00c0c11]