Mike Mapinga canceled his bail request and will stay locked up another week. The 40-year-old man faces culpable homicide charges after his four dogs killed neighbor Samuel Machara. His lawyer Stephen Chikotora told magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa they want to handle a different court case first. Mapinga owns three pit bulls and one rottweiler that attacked Machara on May 31. The dogs jumped over a short wall and mauled the victim to death.
Mapinga left his unmuzzled dogs free to roam around his rented property yard. He went to his bedroom and did not watch the animals escape through the low fence. The dogs bit Machara on his neck, hands, legs and stomach before he died from his wounds. Witnesses saw one white pit bull covered with blood stains after the deadly attack. Police arrested Mapinga for negligent behavior that caused his neighbor's death.
Court officials found Mapinga might have an outstanding rape warrant against his former housemaid. Magistrate Sandra Mupindu will conduct a default inquiry about the rape case on June 9. Prosecutors review his criminal records to determine additional charges he could face. The dog owner remains behind bars until his next court appearance. All four dangerous animals were identified by people who witnessed the fatal attack.
Mapinga left his unmuzzled dogs free to roam around his rented property yard. He went to his bedroom and did not watch the animals escape through the low fence. The dogs bit Machara on his neck, hands, legs and stomach before he died from his wounds. Witnesses saw one white pit bull covered with blood stains after the deadly attack. Police arrested Mapinga for negligent behavior that caused his neighbor's death.
Court officials found Mapinga might have an outstanding rape warrant against his former housemaid. Magistrate Sandra Mupindu will conduct a default inquiry about the rape case on June 9. Prosecutors review his criminal records to determine additional charges he could face. The dog owner remains behind bars until his next court appearance. All four dangerous animals were identified by people who witnessed the fatal attack.
