Man jailed for raping mentally challenged mother-in-law

Zim Now Writer

A 33-year-old man from Beatrice was convicted and sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment by a Chivhu magistrate on charges of rape.

He raped his 49-year-old mentally challenged mother-in-law.

On December 20, 2023, at around 0800 hours, the accused person asked his 13-year-old step-son to go to MuZion’s place, leaving the accused person alone with the complainant.

“The accused person removed the complainant’s clothes before raping her. His step-son walked in on him whilst he was in the act.

“When the accused person noticed that his step-son had seen him, he put on his clothes and left the room.”

The 13-year-old step-son reported the matter to another relative, leading to the accused person’s arrest.