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A 40-year-old Rushinga man was slapped with a 20 year jail term for raping and impregnating his two daughters.
Richard Garwe appeared before Bindura Magistrate Elisha Singano facing charges of raping and impregnating his 17-year-old stepdaughter.
Prosecutor Patience Chair told the court that in September last year, the juvenile was left in the custody of Garwe who called her to his room where he had undressed leaving only the undergarment.
After noticing her stepfather’s nudity, the adolescent tried to leave the room but was caught and overpowered by Garwe who raped her once. He threatened her with death if she told anyone of the incident.
The story came to light last year in October when the girl confided in her sister who reported the matter to their biological father leading to a police report being made at Rushinga police station. The adolescent was referred to Chimhanda Hospital for medical examinations which revealed evidence of penetration and pregnancy.
Garwe has another pending case for allegedly raping his 16-year-old biological daughter from 2021 until she fell pregnant in 2023. The matter will be back in court on 8 February 2024.
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