The prompt action of police officers prevented the family members of the 35-year-old businesswoman allegedly killed by her house help in Sokoban, Kumasi, from physically attacking the prime suspect and accomplice.The enraged family members, clearly upset, attempted to assault the suspects physically after their court appearance as they were being escorted out of the premises.

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Some family members even threw stones at the police vehicle carrying the suspects, chasing the vehicle in an attempt to attack them.The 22-year-old prime suspect, Allister John, confessed to the alleged murder during his initial appearance before the Asokore Mampong District Court on Monday, September 18, 2023. Another suspect believed to be an accomplice is also in custody.

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The court proceedings revealed that the gruesome act involved a conspiracy among five individuals, including the two current suspects. Three additional suspects - Collins, Biggie, and Christian Obu - are currently at large, with the police actively pursuing their apprehension.

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During their second appearance before the Asokore Mampong district court on Tuesday, October 3rd, the prosecution presented an autopsy report indicating that the victim's death was unnatural, suggesting that she had been killed by someone else.The prosecution requested the court to remand the suspects for the second time to allow for further investigations, a request granted by the court.

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The suspects are scheduled to reappear before the court on October 17, 2023.

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