BY ROMINAH FAKA
Investigation into the case involving three men accused of murder in the killing at Markworth area, Lunga is still ongoing, as police is yet to obtain outstanding documents related to the case.
Junior Kupa, 21, Richard Kupa 25, and Mathias Kupa, 22, are charged with one count of murder.
During the court hearing yesterday, prosecution confirmed that two documents that are still outstanding are the forensic photo album and the autopsy medical report of the deceased.
The prosecution informed the court that the file is yet to be allocated to a prosecutor in their office.
Prosecution also updated the court that, the perusal disclosures are ready to be served to the defence counsels once confirmed.
Though, when court asked the defendants whether they have legal representative or not, they stated that they had spoken with a lawyer on Tuesday this week however, they could not recall the lawyer’s name.
The court has adjourned the matter to 25 June 2025 for mention. By then, police are expected to obtain the two outstanding documents and complete their investigation. The prosecution must also serve full disclosures to the defence counsel by close of business on the 18 June 2025.
Furthermore, the Public Solicitor’s Office (PSO) are directed to allocate legal representatives to all three defendants ahead of the next court appearance.
According to police, the incident occurred on the 10 May 2025 at Markworth in the Lunga area, Henderson. It is alleged that the deceased became involved in an argument with another individual.
At the time of the argument, the other man was reportedly rolling a local cigarette (referred to as savu savu) and holding a can of SB beer.
Police allege that the deceased approached from behind and grabbed the SB can from the man. In response, the man took the can back and allegedly told the deceased that he would not give him any beer, stating that the deceased “always becomes aggressive when he drinks.”
The deceased became angry at the individual and swore at him. In response, the individual reportedly ran back to his house and retrieved a knife, intending to confront the deceased. However, his father intervened and stopped him.
Shortly after, defendant Richard arrived at the scene and asked the individual what kind of insult or swear word the deceased had used against him.
The individual then informed Richard, who proceeded to follow the deceased and kicked the deceased on the right side of his abdomen with his left leg, causing the deceased to fall to the ground and strike his back at the base of a tree.
When the deceased lay on the ground facing upward, the other two defendants, Junior and Mathias, joined Richard and continuously kicked and punched the deceased until he laid still.
Later they rushed the deceased to the hospital however, upon arrival, he was pronounced dead.
A doctor confirmed that the cause of death was due to the assault inflicted by the three defendants.
Martha Mutukera appears for the crown.
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