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Man Convicted of Murdering Finance Assistant in London

3/5/2026

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Duane Owusu, 36, was convicted of murdering Zahwa Mukhtar, 27, a finance assistant, in east London by a jury at the Old Bailey after 12 hours.
He attacked Mukhtar after ejecting her from a car, punching her in the neck and causing fatal injuries.
Witnesses described his violence, with one saying he looked "like a monster."
Owusu denied the charges, claiming he only pushed her away and will be sentenced.

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Duane Owusu, 36, was convicted of murdering Zahwa Mukhtar, 27, a finance assistant, in east London by a jury at the Old Bailey after 12 hours.
He attacked Mukhtar after ejecting her from a car, punching her in the neck and causing fatal injuries.
Witnesses described his violence, with one saying he looked "like a monster."
Owusu denied the charges, claiming he only pushed her away and will be sentenced.