Evidence links suspects to Ferrari murder

The cellphone records of two men accused of the murder of Daniele Ferrari, who was killed at Avis Dam in Windhoek in 2020, indicate that they were at the dam at the time of the attack, a court heard this week.Ferrari&#039;s personal belongings were also found in their possession.Kefas Iileka and Johannes Shetunyenga&#039;s bail application started in the Windhoek Magistrate&#039;s Court this week with police chief inspector Simeon Nghiluluwa testifying on Tuesday.According to him, the two suspects are connected to Ferrari&#039;s murder as well as a case of robbery with aggravating circumstances that took place a few days before the murder, also at the dam.Ferreri’s murder took place on 14 July 2020 and sent shock waves through the country. He was first attacked at the dam wall, after which two runners rushed to his aid, but they were also assaulted.The businessman then tried to flee to his vehicle, but was chased by the suspects. His body was discovered by a family member later that evening in his car at the dam&#039;s parking area with panga wounds to his head and several stab wounds to his body.Iileka and Shetunyenga were arrested on 24 November 2020, but are only now bringing a formal application for bail because they did not previously have legal representation.Cellphone recordsCellphone records - obtained from MTC - showed that both men were at Avis Dam on 10 July, the day of the first robbery, and on 14 July, around the time of Ferrari’s murder and the other attacks.A police search of Iileka&#039;s room also discovered the deceased&#039;s belt and wallet.Ferrari&#039;s wife confirmed that it was indeed her husband&#039;s, which she had reportedly gifted to him for his birthday.The inspector further testified that both accused made confessions before a magistrate in which they admitted guilt.According to public prosecutor Rowan van Wyk, both men claimed that they were forced by police officers to make the confession."They claim that the police assaulted them and forced them to make the confessions. They were apparently told what to say to the magistrate,” he said.This was, however, denied by Nghiluluwa.GruesomeAccording to the confession, Iileka first hit Ferrari with a panga. Ferrari fought back and apparently overthrew Iileka.Iileka then allegedly shouted at Shetunyenga to help him, after which he stabbed Ferrari with a knife.According to a post-mortem examination, Ferrari died due to blood loss.His belt, wallet, watch and cellphone were stolen.The watch was later found in Iileka&#039;s cousin’s possession, while the cellphone was never found.The men are facing charges of murder, assault, attempted murder, theft and defeating the ends of justice.The accused’s legal representatives were not ready to proceed with cross-examination and the case was adjourned until 1 August.

Evidence links suspects to Ferrari murder

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Namibian Sun 2025-06-19

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