Trymore Tore (37) of Mubairacheni Village, Chief Chundu, Hurungwe, has been arraigned on three counts of murder by the Chinhoyi Magistrates’ Court.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), between February 15 and 17, 2025, Tore allegedly killed his wife, Moline Chibayanzara, with an axe after a domestic dispute and disposed of her body in a pit latrine.
He is also accused of killing the village head, Kuwesi Masau, with an axe when Masau tried to intervene, and burying him in a shallow grave only 40cm deep.
Tore allegedly stabbed Anety Nabwalo with a kitchen knife and later dumped her body 60m from his homestead, covering it with tree branches. A blood-stained axe and knife were recovered.
Tore attempted suicide by stabbing himself six times before his arrest. He has no family ties and has been threatening villagers, leading to public outrage and concerns for his safety.
Currently, Tore is hospitalised under police guard and has been remanded to March 10, 2025.

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A man named Trymore Tore is accused of killing his wife, the village head, and a woman in Hurungwe. He allegedly used an axe and a knife to commit these crimes. After the incidents, he tried to kill himself too. The man has no family and has been threatening his neighbors. He is now in the hospital under police watch. The court has postponed the case to March 10, 2025.

Hurungwe Triple Murder Suspect Remanded From Hospital

Police have confirmed the arrest of Trymore Tore (37) in connection with three cases of murder which occurred at Mubairacheni Village, Hurungwe on February 16 this year.
Tore, who had earlier been mistakenly reported as having been arrested following the gruesome killing of his wife, niece, and the village head, was finally apprehended on Sunday, February 24.
Police said Tore had been hiding in the dense bushes near his homestead, evading capture for over a week.
In a statement issued this Monday, February 24, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) revealed the dramatic details of Tore’s arrest.
As the officers closed in on his hiding spot, Tore reportedly pulled out an Okapi knife from his pocket and viciously stabbed himself multiple times in the chest and neck, in a desperate attempt to avoid being taken into custody.
Despite his self-inflicted wounds, the police were able to overpower and restrain Tore, placing him under arrest.
He was then taken to Karoi District Hospital, where he is currently receiving medical treatment under heavy guard.
Police have not disclosed the motive behind the brutal killings, but locals said that Tore and the first victim, his wife were having domestic disputes, which may have led to the murders.
It is not clear why Tore killed his niece. She had come to visit and watch a movie and was tragically unaware of the fate that awaited her.
The village head, Kuwesu Musawu (53), was murdered after attempting to mediate a dispute between Tore and his wife.
Tore’s wife, Moline Chibayanzara (21), was found dead in a pit latrine, suffering multiple head injuries, with her body wrapped in a blue blanket.
The second victim, a 17-year-old niece, was discovered approximately 60 meters from Tore’s homestead, bearing a swollen head and a cut on her forehead. Her body was concealed under tree branches, and a knife was recovered nearby.
Musawu’s body was unearthed in a shallow grave behind Tore’s house, with a decapitated head and a deep cut on the neck.
The police issued a statement on Monday confirming the details of Tore’s arrest, which reads as follows:
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The ZRP confirms the arrest of Trymore Tore (37) in connection with three cases of murder which occurred at Mubairacheni Village, Hurungwe on 16/02/25.
The suspect was arrested on 23/02/25 whilst hiding in a bush near his homestead at Mubairacheni Village.
Upon arrest, the suspect withdrew an okapi knife from his pocket and stabbed himself several times on the chest and neck.
The okapi knife was recovered and the suspect is currently admitted at Karoi District Hospital under Police guard.
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Media reports early on Monday had claimed that Tore was arrested in the rural area under Chief Chundu, approximately 70km north of Karoi town, while he was seeking food.

A man named Trymore Tore has been arrested for killing his wife, niece, and the village head in Hurungwe. Tore was hiding in the bushes but was caught by the police. When they tried to arrest him, he stabbed himself. Now he is in the hospital under police guard. It is not clear why he did these horrible things. The police are still investigating. Tore's wife was found in a pit latrine, the niece had head injuries, and the village head was decapitated. Tore is facing serious charges for these murders.

Hurungwe Triple Murderer Hospitalised In Handcuffs, Under Police Guard

A Hurungwe villager, who allegedly murdered his wife, niece, and the village head, has been arrested after being on the run for about a week. The three victims were found dead on February 17, 2025, in Mubairecheni Village, Chundu, Hurungwe.
As reported by <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200038740/hurungwe-triple-murder-suspect-arrested">NewsDay</a>, Trymore Tore (37) was apprehended on Sunday in the rural area under Chief Chundu, approximately 70km north of Karoi town, while he was seeking food.
An alert villager offered him food, pretending to accommodate him, but then alerted neighbours to his presence.
The villagers swamped Tore, and upon realising he was cornered, he attempted to slit his own throat. 
However, he was overpowered, arrested, and later briefly admitted to Chitindiva Clinic under police guard late Sunday night.
Tore will assist the police with investigations before being arraigned in court.
According to Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the murders occurred on February 15 and 16, with the bodies discovered on February 17. He said:
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The first victim, 21-year-old Moline Chibayanzara, Tore’s wife, was found dead in a pit latrine, with multiple head injuries.
The second victim was Tore’s 17-year-old niece, and the third victim, Kuwesu Musawu, aged 53, was the village head. Said Commissioner Nyathi:
The first victim who is the suspect’s wife, Moline Chibayanzara (21), was found dead in a pit latrine with multiple injuries on the head. The body was wrapped in a blue blanket.
The second victim, a 17-year-old female juvenile, who is the suspect’s niece was discovered about 60 metres from the suspect’s homestead with a swollen head and a cut on the forehead. The body was covered with tree branches and a knife was recovered beside the body.
The third victim, Kuwesu Musawu (53), who was the village head, was discovered buried in a shallow grave behind the suspect’s house with a decapitated head and a deep cut on the neck.
Preliminary investigations by the Police suggest that the suspect and his wife were having consistent domestic disputes, which may have led to the murders.
The suspect and his wife were allegedly heard by villagers quarrelling at their homestead on 15th February 2025.
The third suspect was last seen going to the suspect’s homestead to mediate on a dispute between the couple, while the second suspect was also last seen going to the suspect’s homestead to watch movies on 16th February 2025.
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A man in Hurungwe killed his wife, niece, and the village head. He ran away but was caught by villagers. They tricked him with food and then caught him. The man tried to harm himself but was stopped. The police will investigate before he goes to court. The killings happened because he had fights with his wife. Villagers heard them arguing. The village head went to help, and the niece went to watch TV. The man's wife was found in a pit, the niece under branches, and the village head buried.

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