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25/01/2025
THE woman who is alleged to have kept her husband's skeletal remains after his death has been formally charged with manslaughter and concealing his death.
Police have also charged her four children and her friend.
In a statement, police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the death of George Kalaba whose skeletal remains were discovered was reported by his older brother Emmanuel Kalaba.
'Following thorough investigations, we wish to inform the public that the police has formally arrested and charged the following suspects: Sylvia Mutoba, aged 51, wife to the deceased, Preteria Mbandama Musela aged 44, Wendy Kalaba, aged 27, Sandra Kalaba, aged 22, Natasha Kalaba aged 19 and a female Juvenile aged 15," he said.
Mr Hamoonga said all suspects are residents of Luangwa, Garden township and they have been jointly charged with the offences of Manslaughter and Concealing death.
'Investigations into the circumstances leading to the death of Mr George Kalaba are ongoing. The public is reminded that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law," he said.
(Mwebantu, Saturday, 25th January, 2025)
