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Yaounde, Cameroon - April 9, 2024 - A tragic story has taken a horrifying turn as Batek Yebel Landry, son of slain journalist Sylvie Louisette Ngo Yebel, has reportedly confessed to her murder. This shocking development comes amid the ongoing investigation into Yebel's brutal killing earlier this week.

Confession and Details:

According to the gendarmerie investigation, Landry admitted to killing his mother following an argument at their home in the Damascus district of Yaounde. He claims to have suffocated her and then dismembered her body with a hacksaw in the shower.

Disposal and Assistance:

Landry further confessed to transporting the body parts in suitcases with the help of his friend, Lonti Junior, who remains at large. They allegedly disposed of the remains in a stream near their residence.

Another Homicide Admitted:

In a truly disturbing revelation, Landry also confessed to murdering his grandmother three months ago. The abandoned vehicle belonging to the grandmother was reportedly found near the Céans gendarmerie brigade in Soa.

Motive Unclear:

Landry's motive for these horrific acts remains unclear. The authorities likely plan to delve deeper into his background and the nature of his relationship with his mother and grandmother to understand what triggered such extreme violence.

Community in Shock:

This development has sent shockwaves through the already grieving community. The brutal nature of the crime and the perpetrator's relation to the victim have added another layer of tragedy to this case.

Justice Demanded:

While Landry's confession provides some answers, the investigation into both murders continues. The nation awaits a full accounting of these heinous crimes and demands that Landry and any accomplices face the full weight of the law.

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