Man Beheads Wife, Daughter In Ashaiman
A tragic and unsettling event has unfolded in Ashaiman, Greater Accra Region, leaving the community in shock and grief. A man, whose identity remains undisclosed, allegedly beheaded his wife and daughter in a fit of rage after discovering that his daughter was not biologically his.
Sources suggest the suspect had long harbored suspicions about his daughter’s paternity and had been investigating the matter. Upon confirming his fears, he reportedly snapped, committing the horrific crime at their family home in Ashaiman.
Neighbors, alarmed by screams and cries for help, rushed to the scene but tragically arrived too late. The suspect had already fatally attacked both his wife and daughter.
In a shocking turn of events, the suspect fled to his hometown, where he attempted to end his life by poisoning himself. However, police intervened and arrested him before he could carry out the suicide attempt.
While the full motive remains unclear, it is believed that a mix of anger, shame, and despair drove the suspect’s actions. Police have launched a full investigation, assuring the public that the suspect will be brought to justice. He is currently hospitalized under police custody, facing charges of murder and attempted suicide.
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