The Pathologist has revealed how the dockworker allegedly murdered his banker wife
Dr S.S. Soyele, who is a medical pathologist at the Lagos state university teaching hospital told an Ikeja High Court on Tuesday that , the banker Ronke Shonde had suffered severe brain injuries which led to her death.He revealed the results of a post-mortem examination, conducted on Ronke, while being led in evidence by Mr Y. G. Oshoala, the lead State Prosecutor. According to vanguard, it was discovered during the autopsy that the deceased’s brain was heavy, swollen and filled with water and it was highly unlikely that the deceased inflicted the injuries on herself because of the multiplicity of injuries.
"The deceased died from respiratory failure, caused by cerebral edema (swollen brain), caused by a blunt force trauma to the brain,” he said. “A bruise was found on her left jaw. During autopsy, it was also discovered that the deceased had black eyes (pupils) a tell-tale sign of brain injury. “We opened up the body and brought out all the organs. We also opened up the skull to bring out the brain. Blood collection was discovered in the skull, just beneath the skin. Ronke’s autopsy revealed that she had suffered past injuries to her brain. “We took samples from the hemorrhage (bleeding) in the brain, which suggest past trauma.” he added.
At the previous court proceedings on Sept. 20, Ronke’s sister, Miss Bolatito Bewaji, had revealed during her testimony that Ronke had approached a lawyer to file for divorce on the day she was allegedly murdered by Lekan. She also revealed to the court a history of domestic violence Ronke had endured from Lekan.
Justice Josephine Oyefeso adjourned the case until Oct. 24 for continuation of trial.
Ronke Shonde was killed in 2015.
So so sad. So many people are getting away with domestic violence daily. RIP Ronke
ReplyDeleteRip Mercy Bewaji.
DeleteIt's so sad seeing women die as a result of domestic violence. A life cut short, rest in peace.
DeleteTrial???? They should tie a bag of cement on him and throw him inside river. Wicked man
ReplyDeleteTHAT would be too nice to waste a bag of cement on this wicked soul, they should mix a cup of cement for him to drink, he isn’t worth the whole bag
DeleteSo sad, say no to domestic violence
ReplyDeleteWhich one is adjourn everytime, the evidences are glaring, hang the guy already. Wicked ugly man
ReplyDelete"We took samples from the hemorrhage (bleeding) in the brain, which suggest past trauma"
ReplyDeleteThe above statement indicates the deseased suffered domestic violence for a "long time"..peharps she stayed-put with the hope that one-day, the husband would change.
Or like most women currently in that situation: wants her children to grow up in a "normal home"..
There ain't nothing normal in a violent home.
So many "excuses we make just to stay "married"..because we don't want the back-lash of an "insensitive society".
So much I would want to type..
But...a WORD should be enough for the wise.
"Okwu wa-gwa nwa nwe-nne, Ka nwa-na enwe-ro nne ji'were mara ihe".
Would you rather the children you claim to love and protect...witness one of their parents 'kill or permanently conditioning the other..
Or worse-still gets psychologically distroyed by the 'violent episodes they witnessed while growing up'.
Or would you protect and shield them..by taking them away from such environment..making them understand that violence in any relationship is NOT normal.
I write as a woman...but this should apply to both men and women.
May God grant us the wisdom and strength to take the right decision(s).
Wicked man.
ReplyDeleteThis is an eye opener to those that are going through domestic violence frequently. This is for both male and female. Any day you receive a beating, some vital organs may be damaged just waiting for more occurrences to become fatal. The final blow might just be a push and you are gone and then the perpetrator will say it was only a slap and you slumped. Most of you who stay around to endure beatings are walking corpse waiting for your final whistle.
ReplyDeleteSee how a beautiful person just lost her life to that monster up there.
If you want to beat people, why don't you become a professional boxer or wrestler?
Stella please do you have any update on the case concerning the death of late singer Alizee (Zainab Ali-Nielsen) and her four years old daughter allegedly killed by her Danish husband?
ReplyDeleteDude is probably chillin somewhere in Swisshärlen chewing on cheese. Are you a JJC in this country?
Delete"Ronke Shonde was killed in 2015" why this game of waiting so long before deciding this clear case of first degree murder?
ReplyDeleteGot goosebumps reading this. Why hit the one you loved sometime? Why do this to a fellow human being. And she stayed. Once is enough to take off.
ReplyDeleteI remember growing up, my Dad pulled his service pistol on my mum, My mum waited, at night, she quietly sneaked us out of the house, threw some clothings in a pillowcase, her 5 kids and her tiptoed into her beetle and drove off in the middle of the night, we went into hiding, for 3 weeks my dad was looking for us, my mum said she wasn't going back, it was school term, she didn't care. Finally Isoko Elders landed in Rivers state asking for a separation. That was the last time i heard raised voices or threats in my home.
Women take off with your kids please.
Wow. Brave woman. Did the marriage continue or they actually separated?
DeleteHmmmm your mum is strong. No need seeking for divorce from violent men. Just grab your children,run when he is not around and go into hiding.
DeleteThat threatening of divorce pushes them over the edge and the woman's life is at stake.
Just run and don't look back.
I know a lady who suffered DV for years. The last one the husband had beat her up just cos she bought a new freezer for the home. The old one was bad and she had been reminding him for months to get a new one.
When delivery man brought truck to come pack the freezer back. She just packed all her load inside the truck and begged the man to carry her to charter a bus back to her parents base.
Takes a lot of backbone to do that and that’s why it’s not a sad story you are telling.
DeleteI don't know why but your comment made me cry. I hope you kids are looking after your mum today.
DeleteWhat a WOMAN!!!
Since 2015, why is our judicial system so weak?? Can't they pass judgement already & sentence the man?. Why the delay tactics & adjournments??
ReplyDeleteSuffering DV is a torture. So sad!!
Imagine o. 3years gone already and they're still adjourning the case. If it were to be a poor man now, voom! They would have sentenced him to death by hanging. Nigerian laws are made for the poor alone. SMH.
DeleteAt least she died fulfilled. She died with her Mrs title. As far as Nigerians are concerned a woman in domestic violence marriage is better than single lady and baby mamas with no husband. To an average Naija,a wounded lion is better than a healthy goat. That's why many women are ready to die and go to their graves with their Mrs titles. Until Nigerians stop badmouthing single unmarried ladies, until we stop shaming baby mamas,until we stop treating divorced women with disdain that ugly incident we read above will never stop happening.
ReplyDeleteDrop mick.....
God bless you der
DeleteWhen i read stories like this, it is a confirmation for me that i took the right choice. Currently leaving alone with 2 beautiful kids. But who says it is easy, especially when you were not allowed to work while you were married. You tried working though, even resigned from one of the new generational bank. But then i dusted my certificate and God came through for me. It is just 8 months now, but i have peace. Just the occasional panic attack that he might want to forcefully take the kids from me because he thinks he has more money. I am praying for more time to enable me save up so i can also be prepared for him Any lawyer in the house that can just give me legal advice so i can be prepared. Please Stella, if any BV lawyer shows interest to give me legal counsel,post the mail address on IHN.
ReplyDeleteYou made the right choice. I pray you get the help you seek. He should be made to take care of his children too.
DeleteE-hugs dear.
DeleteThe lord will keep you and your children and supply you with all your needs.
Hmmm!!
ReplyDeleteYesterday in the markets, a not so close party park customer of mine sat me down in the middle of business and shifted the conversation to MEN and marriages,I was already out of time but I felt the need to listen to what shes finding hard to let out,after almost 10mins she finally said she slapped her husband,he hit her steady but she got tired last week and lashed out first the moment he was closing in on her,he stormed out since the last week and hasn't been home/called but has reported to anyone who cares to listen that his wife slapped him!after hanging out at the club drinking till early hours(wch has been a regular)he comes home and hates nagging😥😥😥
This men are just something else. You dish out something daily to your wife but you can't take it.
DeleteNow family will jump at why a woman slapped her husband that she has no respect. But this man beats her. They won't say that part.
That is how my husband too said i nag. Can I nag except you do something. You come home late daily, receive all manner of chat and calls from ladies claiming friends. Then when I talk of your never being at home. You say I am a nag.
If you come home daily at 7/8 like your mates do. Will the wife nag.
Some men are just useless. I don't have the strength to type abeg
DeleteHer mpther is yet to recover. May God heal her completely in Jesus Name
ReplyDeleteI love my freedom like kilode God Pls give me money,make me a super star & am happy, am scared of marrying any man cos they are the most unpredictable being on earth
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