Police investigate suspected murder-suicide involving couple in Serenje

She said the two were reportedly seen drinking beer together at Chibale Market on October 16 but did not return home, prompting family members and residents to search the surrounding area.

“During the search, a juvenile discovered the body of a man about 50 metres from the main road and alerted members of the community. A subsequent search led to the discovery of a woman’s body about five metres away,” Kaitisha said.

She said police were notified and responded to the scene, where they retrieved the bodies, which were later identified as those of Musonda and Mushili.

Kaitisha said preliminary observations raised suspicion that Mushili may have been murdered by her husband before he allegedly took his own life.

She said Mushili reportedly had blood coming from her left ear and a swollen cheek.

“However, the circumstances surrounding the deaths and possible motive are yet to be established,” she said.

Kaitisha said the bodies had been deposited at Serenje District Hospital mortuary pending post-mortem examinations to establish the causes of death.

She said investigations into the incident were ongoing.

Kaitisha urged members of the public to resolve domestic disputes peacefully and seek assistance from relevant authorities whenever disagreements arise.

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