Daniel Niyata Fussum allegedly stabbed his parents 18 times
using a kitchen knife.
His father, who was a United Nations diplomat, died
instantly and his mother suffered severe injuries and had to be treated at
Trauma Centre in Borrowdale for several weeks.
Niyata was studying at a university in the Netherlands at
the time of the crime and has been in custody since then.
His trial is set for June 15 and 16 at the High Court.
Daniel appeared before magistrate Dennis Mangosi where he
was indicted for the murder and attempted murder.
His trial dates were set for June 15 and 16.
According to the State, Niyata was involved in a row with
his parents on January 15 last year.
He reportedly butchered his father, also called Daniel
Fussum, with a kitchen knife killing him instantly.
He allegedly stabbed his mother, Jordanian Zerom, 13 times.
Zebediah Bofu appeared for the State. H Metro
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