Man kills wife of 49 years over petty dispute

A SIXTY-ONE-YEAR-OLD man from Chinhoyi, who allegedly fatally struck  his wife of 49 years twice with a log on the head has been sentenced to six years in jail.

Kasina Kawocha (61) will, however serve four years following his conviction on a charge of culpable homicide by Chinhoyi High Court judge Justice Philda Muzofa.

Two years of his sentence were suspended on condition of good behaviour.

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