Man found guilty of 2007 robbery, murder

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FRANCISTOWN: Justice Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe yesterday convicted Zimbabwean national, Willas Munyaradzi Maphorisa of the murder of Vivian Monedi Moyo.

Maphorisa killed Moyo (79) on March 22, 2007 in Block 5. He will be sentenced on September 25.

Passing judgement, Ketlogetswe said the accused had vehemently denied killing and stealing clothes and money from the deceased’s place. On the other hand, said the Judge, the state submitted that the accused was seen by Lambani Mosiane and Kefilwe Lekgetho carrying a bag that belonged to Thuso Sereetsi who is the deceased’s grandson, said Ketlogetswe.

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