- In Ga South, a man allegedly stabbed his girlfriend, Mabel Asantewaa, multiple times in the neck, killing her.
- The suspect, identified as Sammy, reportedly attempted suicide by ingesting poison.
- The incident occurred on September 10, around 2:00 a.m., in Mabel’s apartment at Chinese Down.
- Neighbours reported hearing screams and distress calls during the early hours.
- Witnesses described the victim’s body in a pool of blood; the suspect was found gasping near traces of palm oil.
- Sammy called a friend after consuming the poison; both were known to have no prior conflicts.
- The deceased was taken to the morgue for autopsy, while Sammy is receiving treatment at Kasoa Polyclinic.
A shocking domestic tragedy unfolded in Chinese Down, Ga South Municipality, when a young man allegedly stabbed his girlfriend to death before attempting to take his own life by poisoning himself.
The victim, 26-year-old fashion designer Mabel Asantewaa, reportedly lived with the suspect, identified only as Sammy, who is in his late twenties. According to reports, the attack occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, September 10. Sammy allegedly stabbed Mabel multiple times in the neck, resulting in her immediate death, before consuming a poisonous substance in a failed suicide attempt.
Neighbours recounted hearing screams and cries for help around 2:00 a.m. One eyewitness who entered the apartment described the scene as horrifying: Mabel was found naked in a pool of blood, while traces of palm oil were near Sammy, who was struggling to breathe. The eyewitness also noted that Mabel’s underwear was partially removed and stained with menstrual blood.
The suspect reportedly called a friend after ingesting the poison to inform him about the incident. Authorities say there were no prior indications of conflict between the couple; Sammy is a carpenter and Mabel a fashion designer.
Police from the Weija Divisional Command arrived promptly, collecting the victim’s remains for autopsy and further investigations. Sammy was rushed to Kasoa Polyclinic, where he is receiving medical attention and remains in critical condition.
