The high-profile case against Jason Muvevi, the former police officer turned gold dealer linked to a deadly shooting spree—has taken a dramatic turn.
After more than a year confined to a psychiatric unit, Muvevi has now been medically cleared to face justice, setting the stage for a long-awaited courtroom reckoning.
The accused stands charged with five counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder stemming from a violent rampage in January 2023 that left three people dead, including a serving police officer.
His previous path to trial was halted when two state psychiatrists examined him at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison and concluded he was mentally unfit.
Based on that 2023 assessment, Magistrate Dennis Mangosi ordered his indefinite detention for treatment at the facility’s psychiatric unit.
Now, following an intensive series of new forensic evaluations, prosecutors will present findings that Muvevi is finally fit to stand trial.
Today’s High Court hearing is not merely a procedural formality; it is the decisive moment that will reactivate a stalled prosecution.
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The judge is expected to rule on whether to formally indict Muvevi and determine whether he will remain in psychiatric care or be transferred to remand prison as proceedings advance.
This hearing marks the first major step toward closure for the victims’ families and a critical test for a justice system grappling with a case that intertwines violent crime, mental health, and the shadowy world of gold dealing.
The outcome will dictate the trajectory of one of Zimbabwe’s most closely watched criminal trials.
