Theresa Chawasarira of Cherima poisoned her two children,
aged seven and three, in a chilling incident that has shocked the Mashonaland
West provincial capital.
She later died around 7pm on Tuesday night at Chinhoyi
Provincial Hospital.
Her brother, Tapiwa Chikondowa, told H-Metro that the
deceased’s husband, only identified as Albert, had once told him Theresa was
struggling with depression.
“We just suspect that she had some suicidal traits,” said
Chikondowa.
“However, at one time, while on our way to the farm, Albert
confided that his wife was having problems. So the depression developed over
time.”
He said the other issue, which could have triggered her
suicide, was the relocation of her husband to work in Harare.
“As far as I am concerned, as an elder brother, they never
came to me saying they were having marital issues,” said Chikondowa.
“Occasionally, her husband would come to me asking for
help.”
A family member, Tapiwa Julius, told H-Metro the death of the
three had left the family reeling.
“Most of the time, we would be together with Theresa, and
her children,” said Julius. “We would be happy cooking, eating together.
“We have struggled to establish what prompted her to take
her life and the kids’.
“A day before her tragic death, one of our sisters went to
her place of residence and there were no signs that she was in trouble.” H
Metro
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