Kelvin Addai and Samuel Gyamfi, two suspects, have been detained by the police for allegedly assaulting and murdering a 36-year-old woman at her property. The incident reportedly took place on February 8, 2024, in Sene Bokankye in the Ashanti Region, during an attempted robbery by the suspects. The attackers are said to have struck the victim’s head twice with a cement block as she slept, and then committed sexual assault upon confirming her death. They also reportedly stole her cell phone and GHC42.00 in cash.
The victim’s neighbours discovered her brutalized, unclothed body in a blood pool following the alarm raised by her son, who found her upon returning from school. The police performed an examination on the victim’s body, which showed deep cuts on her left ear, a crushed skull, blood oozing from her ear and nostrils, and semen around her private parts.
The victim’s body was taken to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, where an autopsy was performed. The autopsy revealed severe head injuries, blunt force trauma, and signs of sexual assault. During police questioning, the suspects confirmed that they had initially gone to the partially completed building where the victim lived to smoke marijuana, and then invaded her room with an intention to steal.
Inspector Abdul-Wahab Yusif Seoune of the Abuakwa Police led the investigation, which found the stolen phone and sim card of the victim with the two suspects, leading to their arrest. Samuel Addai was apprehended on March 17, 2024, at Atwima Bokankye, while his accomplice eluded capture but was later arrested at his hideout in Medie-Accra two days later.
The suspects were charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder, and were arraigned before the Akropong District Court. As the police investigation continues, swabs obtained from the victim’s body will be matched with a DNA test conducted on the suspects. They are scheduled to appear in court again on April 4, 2024.
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9 Comments
Why are some people so twisted and sick in the head?
This is sickening! How can anyone stoop so low? Justice must prevail.
Hey, I hear you. Its truly disturbing to see such despicable acts. We cant let this slide. Justice better step up its game and make sure those responsible face the consequences. Its time to hold people accountable for their actions.
What kind of sick individuals would do such a despicable act?
This is sickening! Justice must be served for the victim and their family.
Unbelievable how depraved some people can be. Justice must prevail in this case.
This is absolutely disturbing and unacceptable. Justice must be served for the victim.
How can people be so heartless? This is beyond disturbing.
This is horrific! What kind of sick individuals would do something like this?