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Man allegedly murders girlfriend and attempts suicide

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Warning: This story contains a disturbing image.

A 25-year-old trader, Harriet Ahiati, has allegedly been murdered in a cold blood in Soomey, a suburb of Ho by her boyfriend, Anthony Dordorye, who is 27 years.

The two, according to sources in the area, have been dating for over six years and prior to the incident often lived with the deceased in her mother’s home.

Briefing the media in Ho, the Municipal Police Commander, Superintendent Anthony Danso, said the police received information about the incident at 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday and upon reaching the crime scene, found the two in a pool of blood.

The lifeless body of Harriet Ahiati had her throat slit, while the suspect, Anthony Dordorye had deep cut on his throat and stomach, with his intestines gushed out.

They were both transported to the Ho Teaching Hospital.

Supt Danso said upon a brief interrogation with Dordorye, a footballer, popularly known as Jon Jay in Ho, he said the incident took place after a misunderstanding with the deceased because he suspected her to be cheating on him.

Supt Danso said though the case is still under investigation, the police suspects that Dordorye murdered Harriet Ahiati and attempted suicide.

Meanwhile, the body of the deceased, Harriet Ahiati has been deposited at the Ho Teaching Hospital morgue pending autopsy.

The suspect, Anthony Dodoye, is however receiving treatment at the same facility, under police surveillance.

By: Elorm Yao Aryee.

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