Henok Negodhi received 23 years behind bars for killing his girlfriend with a knife during Christmas Day 2021. Judge Herman January handed down 28 years but suspended five years during Tuesday court proceedings. The 46-year-old man stabbed Ndapandula Imene 16 times at their Windhoek home during early morning hours. Three children watched part of the deadly attack and testified about what they saw. One child belonged to both Negodhi and the victim who had lived together for 13 years.
Imene suffered three chest wounds and five stomach injuries during the brutal assault at their Mix settlement residence. Children tried to stop Negodhi but he continued stabbing the 38-year-old woman until she died. The judge called the crime horrific and said jealousy likely drove the man to uncontrollable rage. Negodhi worked as a driver for a construction company before the fatal incident occurred. The victim left behind four children and Negodhi has five kids total.
Judge January said the children will carry emotional scars for years after witnessing such violence. Negodhi held a position of trust as the woman's partner and father figure to her children. The court heard that domestic disputes should never be solved through killing or violence. Negodhi spent over three years waiting for his trial to finish before receiving his final sentence. The judge considered this time when deciding to reduce the prison term from 28 years.
Imene suffered three chest wounds and five stomach injuries during the brutal assault at their Mix settlement residence. Children tried to stop Negodhi but he continued stabbing the 38-year-old woman until she died. The judge called the crime horrific and said jealousy likely drove the man to uncontrollable rage. Negodhi worked as a driver for a construction company before the fatal incident occurred. The victim left behind four children and Negodhi has five kids total.
Judge January said the children will carry emotional scars for years after witnessing such violence. Negodhi held a position of trust as the woman's partner and father figure to her children. The court heard that domestic disputes should never be solved through killing or violence. Negodhi spent over three years waiting for his trial to finish before receiving his final sentence. The judge considered this time when deciding to reduce the prison term from 28 years.
