An Engan woman is being remanded at the Bomana Jail for allegedly killing her husband’s third wife on June 4 at the Erima Wildlife this year.
The 27-year-old, Serah James of Kipiriminda village in the Kompiam-Ambum district of Enga province is facing murder charges for the death of Veronica Kila, a woman from Western Highlands who was also married to her husband, Chan Kaeyo.
James appeared at the Waigani District Court for a ruling to be handed down on whether there is sufficient evidence against her to stand trial at the National Court.
That ruling did not eventuate as James’ lawyer was unavailable due to family obligations. She asked the court to adjourn her case as she wanted her lawyer in court.
It is alleged James on June 4 between 5 and 6pm at Erima Wildlife stabbed Veronica Kila with a kitchen knife three times on her right side near her chest at the family home.
The deceased who had a Six-month-old baby was flown from Mt Hagen the previous day by Kaeyo to introduce her to his family.
A feast was organised on June 4 by the husband’s relatives to welcome the deceased into the family but before any eating could take place that afternoon, James ambushed her husband’s third wife, stabbing her to death.
The deceased was rushed to the Pacific International Hospital but could not be revived.
James was arrested the same day by police and freely admitted committing the offense.
She will return to court on Nov 11.