Detective Constable Cassandra Hove died from what appears to be friendly fire, making her story even sadder because of a heartbreaking letter written by her ten-year-old daughter. The child wrote to her mom, hoping the message would reach heaven. Many people cried when they read this touching note that shows the personal tragedy behind news headlines.
The young girl wrote about missing her mother and mentioned a social media post in which her mom expressed wanting to watch her grow up. She begged her mother to return, saying she could not live without her. Mourners broke down crying when they heard these words from the child. Her letter described card games they played together and expressed deep love for her mother, calling her the best mom ever.
This emotional letter became important for another reason - it strengthened the family's demands for answers about exactly how Detective Hove died. During her funeral at Nyaradzo Funeral Parlour last Sunday, emotions ran high. Family members argued with police officers and demanded to know whether her death happened by accident or on purpose.
Police first claimed she died during a shootout with armed robbers in Bulawayo's Pumula South area during a secret operation. Later information revealed a fellow officer probably shot her instead of a criminal. Official reports state she received gunshot wounds to her upper arms around 8:40 PM Thursday and was rushed to a private clinic where doctors declared her dead upon arrival.
The case became suspicious after her family raised questions about her death. They demanded to know which officers participated in the Pumula South raid and who authorized her autopsy. Family members expressed shock because they weren't involved in that process, and someone else signed hospital documents as her closest relative.
Detective Hove was thirty-seven years old when she died and left behind four children. Police Commissioner General Stephen Mutamba has ordered a full investigation into her death. He promised the family they would examine every detail and make sure justice happens for Detective Constable Hove.
The young girl wrote about missing her mother and mentioned a social media post in which her mom expressed wanting to watch her grow up. She begged her mother to return, saying she could not live without her. Mourners broke down crying when they heard these words from the child. Her letter described card games they played together and expressed deep love for her mother, calling her the best mom ever.
This emotional letter became important for another reason - it strengthened the family's demands for answers about exactly how Detective Hove died. During her funeral at Nyaradzo Funeral Parlour last Sunday, emotions ran high. Family members argued with police officers and demanded to know whether her death happened by accident or on purpose.
Police first claimed she died during a shootout with armed robbers in Bulawayo's Pumula South area during a secret operation. Later information revealed a fellow officer probably shot her instead of a criminal. Official reports state she received gunshot wounds to her upper arms around 8:40 PM Thursday and was rushed to a private clinic where doctors declared her dead upon arrival.
The case became suspicious after her family raised questions about her death. They demanded to know which officers participated in the Pumula South raid and who authorized her autopsy. Family members expressed shock because they weren't involved in that process, and someone else signed hospital documents as her closest relative.
Detective Hove was thirty-seven years old when she died and left behind four children. Police Commissioner General Stephen Mutamba has ordered a full investigation into her death. He promised the family they would examine every detail and make sure justice happens for Detective Constable Hove.
