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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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