Man charged with triple murder of wife and daughters in Great Denham
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was arrested in South Africa and faces charges in the UK
A man has been charged with murdering his wife and two daughters after being arrested in South Africa, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
45-year-old Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was detained in Kensington, Johannesburg, today (Friday 10th July) Friday the deaths of Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, known as Zandile; Natalie, 15; and Nala, five.
The family was discovered in their £1.3 million home on Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham, after concerns were raised when they had not been seen for days.
Emma Davies, Chief Crown Prosecutor, explained the decision to charge Tshuma was made after a thorough review of evidence from Bedfordshire Police.
South African Police tracked and arrested Tshuma, who is of Zimbabwean heritage and goes by Mark, through "swift operational coordination and intelligence-led policing."
The CPS has authorised his extradition to the UK in collaboration with Bedfordshire Police, Interpol, and the National Crime Agency.
Detective Inspector Lee Martin expressed gratitude to the law enforcement agencies involved in rapidly locating and detaining Tshuma for questioning.
The ongoing investigation will involve cooperation with international agencies to ensure Tshuma's return to the UK.
"Our thoughts remain very much with Zandile, Natalie, and Nala, as well as their loved ones, at this time," Martin said.
Bedfordshire Police released a statement from a family member on Thursday expressing deep sorrow for the loss and thanking the community for their support during this difficult time.
"The Khumalo family is deeply saddened to confirm the passing of our beloved Zandile (Nothabo) Khumalo and her two children," they said.