Norton ‘serial killer’ fears ease as one of two murder cases solved - Zimbabwe News Now

Authorities Dismiss Norton Serial Killer Claims, Assure Public of Safety

Fears of a serial killer terrorising the town of Norton have eased after authorities confirmed that one of two recent murder cases has been solved, with a suspect already appearing in court. The clarification comes after days of anxiety in the commuter town, located west of Harare, where the discovery of two bodies in separate incidents within 48 hours had sparked speculation that a serial killer might be at large. Police and prosecutors have no…

Norton ‘serial killer’ fears ease as one of two murder cases solved - Zimbabwe News Now

NORTON – Fears of a serial killer roaming Norton appear to have eased after prosecutors confirmed that one of two murders reported within days of each other has been solved. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said Pardon Jena, 29, of Maridale in Norton, was brought before the Norton Magistrates’ Court facing a murder charge after allegedly stabbing a man to death in the early hours of August 25. According to the NPA, Jena and the victim ha…