Namibia: Arson Killer Gets 38 Years in Jail

THE killing of a woman who died a week after an arson attack by her domestic partner left her with horrific burn wounds was brutal and merciless, a judge commented in the Windhoek High Court yesterday.

Judge Christie Liebenberg made the remark during the sentencing of self-confessed killer Plesie Gowaseb (41), who admitted guilt on charges of murder and arson three weeks ago.

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