Family funeral held after suspected triple murder
A funeral has been held in Zimbabwe for a mother and her two daughters who were found dead in their UK home. The father remains in custody in South Africa while UK authorities pursue extradition for murder charges.
Why it matters
This case highlights the complexities of international legal cooperation in domestic violence and murder investigations.
Image source, Bedfordshire Police Image caption, The bodies of Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and her daughters Nala, five, and Natalie, 15, were found in their home on 6 July
A funeral service has been held for a woman and her two daughters who are believed to have been murdered.
Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and her daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala, five, were found dead in Great Denham, near Bedford, on 6 July.
At the funeral service in a church in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, mourners spoke of the mother's kindness, her love for her family and determination to succeed.
Inside the packed hall, dozens sang mournful songs as the three white coffins stood in the centre of the room, each placed beside a smiling photograph.
An inquest into the deaths found the mother and her two children had died from head injuries.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in