Usakos murder accused teenager remanded in custody

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2025-04-07

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SWAKOPMUND, 07 APR (NAMPA) – The 17-year-old accused of killing six of his family members and setting their house alight over the weekend appeared before the Usakos Magistrate’s Court on Monday, where he was denied bail.
The teenager, whose name cannot be disclosed due to his age, faces six charges of murder and one of arson in connection with the deaths of his grandmother, twin sister, and four minors (his nieces and nephews).
The victims were r...

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