20011119 TZCA Mwanza 1
The Court held that the trial judge properly relied on the extra-judicial statements of both appellants, finding them voluntary and truthful. The first appellant's confession, though retracted, was detailed and credible, and could be relied upon without independent corroboration. The second appellant's confession was properly admitted despite procedural irregularity, and was corroborated by circumstantial evidence and witness testimony. Both convictions were upheld.
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- Murder
- Confession evidence
- Corroboration
- Extra-judicial statements