Residents of Trabuom, in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region, are reeling from a tragic murder-suicide involving a local pastor and his wife. The incident took place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, when Victor Appiah, a 50-year-old pastor and founder of the End Time Rapture Family Church, allegedly beheaded his 46-year-old wife, Akua Emelia, on a cassava farm. Following the brutal act, Victor reportedly took his own life by ingesting poison.
The couple, who had eight children, had a history of domestic disputes. Although Akua had previously left the marriage due to ongoing issues, family members disclosed that Victor had recently convinced her to return.
Akua’s brother, Kofi Bonsu, provided further insight into the tragedy. He explained that on the day of the incident, Victor had instructed Akua to gather cassava from a nearby farm, where he ambushed her and fatally severed her head with a machete. Bonsu lamented how the couple’s brief reconciliation had turned deadly, stating, "My sister had left her husband due to misunderstandings, but he convinced her to return. Little did we know it was a trap."
In a chilling twist, Victor allegedly contacted Akua’s mother after the murder, confessing to the crime and asking the family to retrieve her body from the farm. Police have since launched an investigation into the incident, but the community remains in deep shock.
Residents described Victor as a well-respected figure known for preaching messages of love and forgiveness, making it difficult for many to reconcile his public persona with the horrific crime he allegedly committed. "This is unbelievable. Pastor Victor was always preaching about love and forgiveness. We never suspected he was capable of such evil," said one resident.
The deaths of Victor Appiah and Akua Emelia have left their eight children orphaned, raising serious concerns about the hidden dynamics of domestic violence in the community.
Credit:Pulse.
