Outjo man guilty of murdering partner
A Namibian man, Piet Gamaseb, has been found guilty of murdering his domestic partner, Davie Hanes, in 2022. The court rejected his claims that the fatal head injuries were caused by accidental falls, citing medical testimony.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence and the legal system's role in addressing gender-based crimes.
An Outjo resident accused of carrying out a fatal assault on his domestic partner in March 2022 has now been found guilty on a charge of murder.
Judge Claudia Claasen found Piet Gamaseb (49) guilty on a count of murder, read with the provisions of the Combating of Domestic Violence Act, in the Windhoek High Court on Wednesday.
Gamaseb was accused of assaulting his then domestic partner, Davie Hanes (28), and inflicting fatal injuries on her at Outjo on 12 March 2022.
Hanes died as a result of head injuries, which included skull fractures and brain injuries, Claasen heard during Gamaseb’s trial.
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