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Court hears details of how GH¢1,500 payment dispute led to murder of 80-year-old Dr Jesse Amuah, and 64-year-old wife at Assylum Down in Accra

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Court hears details of how GH¢1,500 payment dispute led to murder of  80-year-old Dr Jesse Amuah, and 64-year-old wife at Assylum Down in Accra

‎ ‎The court further heard that at about 10pm on March 24, 2026, Awundok returned to the residence, wrapped the bodies in curtains and clothes, placed them in a “Ghana must Go” bag and dumped them in the septic tank.‎ He has been accused of killing Dr Jesse Amuah, 80, and his wife, Mrs Elizabeth Esi Amuah, 64, on March 23, 2026, and concealing their bodies in a septic tank.‎ When he was first arraigned in court, the GNA reports that tThe prosecution told the court that Awundok, who worked with a private security firm opposite the couple’s residence, became acquainted with them in January 2026 and later assisted them with household chores for payment.

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