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Jenet Mpundu, 14-year old maid died after being assaulted – Pathologist

By GRACE CHAILE

A MEDICAL expert has testified that a 14-year-old maid, Janet Mpundu, died due to blunt impact trauma due to assault.

Forensic pathologist, Dr. Cordelia Himwaze, presented her findings in the murder case against  a couple of Chalala, Smart Mumba and Chanda Majory Lwembo, accused of killing Janet on August 28, 2023.

Dr. Himwaze’s testimony was chilling, as she showed the court a photo album documenting Janet’s multiple injuries before Lusaka High Court judge Vincent Siloka. The postmortem examination revealed punctured abrasions covering Janet’s entire upper back.

Further examination revealed a laceration and burn on Janet’s left ear, multiple abrasions on both arms and shoulders extending to the back, and burns on both arms CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

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