Trial of Alleged Talismanus Farmer Killer Scheduled for Tuesday

Rodney Hoxobeb is set to face trial for the murder of his employer, Christof Mungunda, in the Windhoek High Court. Hoxobeb allegedly killed Mungunda after an argument and fled the scene with the victim’s vehicle. He faces multiple charges including murder and driving under the influence.

The trial of Rodney Hoxobeb, a farmworker accused of murdering his employer at Tallismanus settlement in the Omaheke region, is set to begin on Tuesday at the Windhoek High Court. Hoxobeb, aged 29, is charged with the brutal slaying of farmer Christof Mungunda in September 2022 and his subsequent theft of the victim’s Toyota pick-up truck.

The prosecution asserts that Hoxobeb had worked for Mungunda since July 2022. Allegedly, an argument ensued between the two on September 16, 2022, leading Hoxobeb to express to his girlfriend his desire to kill Mungunda. The indictment details that during the evening, Hoxobeb attacked Mungunda with a wooden axe handle as he returned to his residence after turning off a generator, delivering multiple strikes to the head, neck, and body of the victim.

Authorities report that upon realizing Mungunda was still alive, Hoxobeb struck him again with a rock. A postmortem examination confirmed that Mungunda died from blunt-force trauma at the scene. Following the incident, Hoxobeb allegedly stole Mungunda’s vehicle, fleeing with his girlfriend and her cousin, during which he reportedly hit a co-worker with the stolen vehicle.

Hoxobeb is charged with several offenses: murder, attempted murder, robbery under aggravated circumstances, reckless driving, operating a vehicle without a license, and driving under the influence of alcohol, all of which will be addressed during the trial.

The forthcoming trial will heavily examine the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Christof Mungunda, with the prosecution outlining a series of serious charges against Rodney Hoxobeb, including murder and robbery. The case highlights issues of workplace relations and the severe consequences of violence, as well as the legal repercussions of driving under intoxication.

Original Source: www.namibian.com.na