The Central Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a Senior Lecturer from the University of Education, Winneba.
The suspect, Joshua Karry Arthur, was picked up from the lecturer’s residence at Essuokyir in the Central Region on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
The arrest follows a report filed by the deceased’s colleagues a day earlier, after repeated efforts to reach him failed.
Police officers responding to the report visited his home, where they found and arrested the suspect.
A chilling discovery followed the arrest. Officers noticed blood stains in the house, which they traced to a nearby heap of sand roughly 23 metres away.
Upon removing the sand, they uncovered a buried body believed to be that of the missing lecturer.
Understanding murder cases in Ghana
Murder cases are among the most serious crimes, leaving families and communities in shock. In Ghana, suspected murder cases raise concerns about law enforcement, justice, and safety.
The community is encouraged to be observant and report cases of sudden disappearance, unusual behaviour and physical evidence such as bloodstains or signs of a struggle.
The legal processes involved are
- Investigations: The police conduct investigation to identify possible suspects, circumstances and incidents that led to the event. They also obtain evidence such as weapons, mobile phones or any material that can help in solving the case.
- Arrests: The police arrest persons who evidence may suggest that they may be involved in the crime, and they are formally charged.
- Court proceedings: The case goes to trial and the innocence of the accused is proved or otherwise. Here the prosecution provides evidence that suggest that the accused person committed the crime. The accused person or defence will also argue and provide evidence of their innocence.
- Judgment and Sentencing: If found guilty, the accused person is sentence in accordance with the laws.
Cooperating with law enforcement can help bring justice and ensure fair investigations.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
