State v Alfred Samalani

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the fire was deliberately started with the intention to kill","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Accused secured door, made confessions, fled scene"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the accused was provoked","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Accused knew of deceased's relationships, relationship was estranged"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether accused had actual intent to murder Rugare Kahlameza","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Deliberate fire, secured door, confessions"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether accused had constructive intent to murder Faith Chateya","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Setting fire to occupied dwelling, recklessness as to consequences"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether attempted murder was proven for Vimbai Charumbira","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Deliberate fire, secured door, victim escaped with burns"}

Background