‘Wife Snatcher’ Faces Questions Over Knife Found in His Possession in Wife’s Murder Trial

A sugarcane seller accused of murdering his wife faced intense questioning during cross-examination, with the prosecution branding him a “wife snatcher” over his relationship with the deceased, who had reportedly left her former husband to live with him. The prosecution also questioned him about the fatal stabbing and confronted him with allegations surrounding a knife found in his right hand. The accused denied being responsible for his wife’s death and disputed claims that he had ordered the deceased and her two children out of the house. He was also questioned about his movements on the night of the incident and allegations that he had hidden from members of the public. The court heard the competing accounts as the murder trial continued.