Judge acquits mom who killed disabled child

A young mom walks free after strangling her disabled kid under extreme family pressure.

High Court acquittal

• Justice Evangelista Kabasa cleared Melody Mwiinde of murder charges.
• The judge cited failed proof of free will or criminal intent.
• Defence of self-compulsion succeeded due to life threats.
• The ruling came during the Hwange circuit session.

Case details

• Precious died on 23 April 2025 in Binga District.
• Melody Mwiinde claimed her father demanded the killing.
• She described repeated rape and rejection of the child.
• Threats included poisoning her if she refused.

Family aftermath

• Mwiinde initially blamed goblins for the death.
• She later confessed and showed relatives the hidden body.
• Police found the copper cable sheath used in the act.
• Post-mortem evidence supported the prosecution's case.