Guruve Serial Murder Suspect Claims Cannibalism, Ritual Body Parts Trade

 First Lady, Auxillia Mnangagwa, visiting Anymore Zvitsva in Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison

Anymore Zvitsva, the man accused of murdering 25 people in Guruve, has made chilling claims that he consumed human flesh and sold body parts to traditional healers and self-proclaimed prophets. Zvitsva is currently being held at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison after his arrest in connection with a series of killings that have shocked communities across the country.

According to reports, First Lady, Auxillia Mnangagwa, recently visited the suspect at the prison in Harare in a bid to understand the mindset of the man believed to be responsible for one of the country’s most disturbing serial murder cases. During the meeting, Zvitsva, who is reportedly wheelchair-bound after being shot in the leg during his arrest, allegedly told the First Lady that he had cooked human flesh after killing one of his victims. He also claimed that he sold body parts taken from victims to individuals who believed they could use them for ritual purposes.

Zvitsva reportedly described what he said was his first killing, claiming the incident happened in 2024 after he broke into a home in search of food. According to his account, he had initially stolen a 10-kilogram bag of mealie-meal from the house when no one was present. Believing there might also be money inside, he said he returned to the property later that night. He claimed that when he knocked on the door, the homeowner recognised him and accused him of stealing the mealie-meal.

A confrontation reportedly followed when the woman attempted to chase him away. Zvitsva alleged that the situation escalated into a struggle during which he attacked the woman before fleeing the scene. He said the incident marked the beginning of what he described as his “journey of killing people”.

In further claims, Zvitsva allegedly admitted to killing a relative who had accused him of theft.

He claimed he cut off body parts and handed them to a man identified as Nathan Churweni, who allegedly promised payment after saying the remains would be used to boost production at a gold mine. Zvitsva claimed he was never paid after the man reportedly learned that police were searching for him. The suspect also claimed he roasted some of the flesh but later burned the remainder and mixed the ashes into lotion, which he said he used together with traditional herbs in fortune-telling rituals.

According to his account, he believed this practice gave him the ability to identify houses where money was hidden. He further alleged that he provided blood to self-proclaimed prophets identified as Junioius Kasinauyo and Gidza Dhorobha, receiving about US$200 in return. Authorities have not publicly confirmed the details of these claims.

During the prison meeting, Zvitsva reportedly pleaded for forgiveness from Emmerson Mnangagwa, the First Lady, and the nation. The case has shocked communities across Zimbabwe, particularly in Guruve, where residents have been grappling with the impact of the alleged killings. Investigations into the murders are ongoing, and authorities are expected to continue gathering evidence as the case moves through the justice system.

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