Mike Mapinga faces court charges after his dogs killed a man walking past his Bluffhill home. Four dogs escaped from Mapinga's property Saturday night and attacked Samuel Machara on the street. Three Pit Bulls and one Rottweiler climbed over a low wall around the yard. The animals bit Machara multiple times on his neck, arms, legs and stomach. Machara died from severe wounds caused during the attack.
Police arrested Mapinga Monday on culpable homicide charges for leaving dangerous dogs unattended overnight. One Pit Bull had blood stains on its fur when authorities found the animals. The Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals took all four dogs away from the property. Court officials gave Mapinga's lawyer until Thursday to prepare defense papers. The judge scheduled the main hearing for Friday.
Mapinga also appears Wednesday on separate rape charges from an earlier case. He remains locked up at Harare Central Prison until both court cases finish. His defense attorney needs more time to gather evidence and witness statements. The state prosecutor expects written arguments from both legal teams before Friday's trial. Magistrate Sandra Mupindu will handle the rape case proceedings.
Police arrested Mapinga Monday on culpable homicide charges for leaving dangerous dogs unattended overnight. One Pit Bull had blood stains on its fur when authorities found the animals. The Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals took all four dogs away from the property. Court officials gave Mapinga's lawyer until Thursday to prepare defense papers. The judge scheduled the main hearing for Friday.
Mapinga also appears Wednesday on separate rape charges from an earlier case. He remains locked up at Harare Central Prison until both court cases finish. His defense attorney needs more time to gather evidence and witness statements. The state prosecutor expects written arguments from both legal teams before Friday's trial. Magistrate Sandra Mupindu will handle the rape case proceedings.
