The High Court Criminal Division in Blantyre has convicted Lucius Wilson of murdering his wife, Cecelia Yakob whose body was found in a maize field in May 2021.
Delivering the verdict on Friday, the Court said it was satisfied with evidence presented during the trial linking Wilson to the killing.
During proceedings, the Court heard details of the couples relationship including testimony on Wilsons treatment of Yakob and treats he allegedly made before her death. The Court also examined the circumstances of Yakob's disappearance and Wilsons movements around the time of the incident.
In his defense, Wilson told the Court he was in Lilongwe attending his brothers funeral when the offence occurred, However the state argued that his alibi did not cover the critical period during which Yakob was believed to have been killed, leaving his whereabouts unaccounted for.
A post-mortem examination later confirmed that Cecelia had been strangled.
After reviewing evidence and submissions from both sides, the Court found Wilson guilty of murder and the matter has been adjourned for sentencing. The Court has directed both the prosecution and defense to file submissions within 21 days.
The state was led by Principal State Advocate Layna Kulesi from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions, while Wilson was presented by the Legal Aid Bureau.
Source: Ministry of Justice-Malawi
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