Man Takes Own Life After Accusing Wife of Infidelity

Shock and grief have gripped residents of Alpha Stands in Beitbridge after a 42-year-old man was found hanging from the roof trusses of his rented room, leaving behind a handwritten message accusing his wife of infidelity.

The deceased, identified as Marume Chinembiri, reportedly took his own life after discovering alleged love messages between his wife of 18 years, Magret Manyuchi, and another man.

A chilling note written in Shona on the wall of his room before his death read:

“Ndabata message mufoni yemudzimai wangu nemunhu waanotorana naye saka ndatya kuti ndingasekwa nevanhu.”

(“I saw messages in my wife’s phone with the man she’s cheating with, and I’m afraid of being mocked.”)

Chinembiri’s body was discovered by his niece, Catherine Chinembiri (30), on the afternoon of October 23, 2025.

Confirming the incident, Officer Commanding Beitbridge District, Chief Superintendent Ncube, said police found the deceased hanging from a brown belt tied to the roof trusses, with the buckle fastened to a wire. He added that there were no visible injuries on the body apart from marks caused by the belt.

“His body was taken to Beitbridge District Hospital Mortuary, and an inquest under RRB 6495961 has been opened to determine the full circumstances,” said Chief Supt Ncube.

While police are treating the matter as a suspected suicide, residents described the tragedy as the result of years of marital conflict, alcohol abuse, and emotional distress.

Repeated efforts to contact Manyuchi for comment were unsuccessful, as her mobile phone remained unreachable.

Neighbours told H-Metro that the couple’s marriage had long been troubled by infidelity allegations and violent disputes.

“Marume confronted his wife after seeing the messages,” said one neighbour who requested anonymity. “They fought, and she packed her bags and moved to Mashavire Township with the children.”

After the separation, Chinembiri reportedly became withdrawn and was often seen drinking heavily around the neighbourhood.

“He was seen scribbling on the wall a day before his death,” said another resident. “He looked lost, like someone who had given up.”

Family members said the couple had been together for nearly two decades and had more than three children. Their relationship was reportedly unstable, marked by repeated breakups and reconciliations.

A neighbour described Chinembiri as a former boxer with a short temper.

“He was no saint,” the neighbour said. “When drunk, he became aggressive — a fighter. Maybe the wife just got tired.”

Other residents said Chinembiri’s long battle with musombodiya (homemade spirit) addiction had worsened the marital problems and isolated him from relatives.

“They lived like strangers under one roof,” said another source. “He stayed in Beitbridge for seven years, and the wife only joined him recently after selling their land back home.”

The incident has divided the community, with some blaming the wife for infidelity and others pointing to Chinembiri’s violent temper and alcohol abuse.

“There are many men dying silently,” said one resident. “They face betrayal, poverty, addiction, and depression but they can’t talk about it. Pride kills them.”

Chief Supt Ncube urged couples facing domestic challenges to seek help rather than resorting to violence or suicide.

“We encourage people to engage third parties such as pastors, the police Victim Friendly Unit, trusted friends, and community leaders when facing domestic problems,” he said.

The Beitbridge community remains shaken by the tragedy, as Chinembiri’s haunting final message continues to spark conversations about hidden pain and the rising number of suicide cases linked to domestic disputes.