Monrovia-Defendant Invoice Jallah, in a deeply emotional state, broke down on Tuesday, September 9, throughout proceedings at Felony Court docket “B”, pleading for mercy as he stood trial for the killing of his girlfriend, Princess Zuo Wesseh.
By Willie N. Tokpah
Visibly distraught, Jallah addressed the courtroom straight, expressing profound regret and providing private apologies to the household of the late Princess Zuo Wesseh, significantly her mom, her younger youngsters, and others affected by the tragedy.
“I’m sorry, I don’t have something to say. I additionally wish to ask for forgiveness to Prince. I’m so sorry that he misplaced his mom at a really younger age. I additionally wish to ask for forgiveness to Princess’s little brother and all of the household,” Jallah stated tearfully.
“I’ve nothing to justify. I’m interesting to this Court docket for mercy, Princess was my superb pal.”
Jallah’s plea got here after the prosecution concluded its presentation of each oral and documentary proof within the case.
With the state resting on Tuesday, September 9, the courtroom denied a protection movement for a continuance and instructed the protection crew to proceed instantly.
Throughout cross-examination, Jallah confirmed that his request for mercy was based mostly on the seriousness of the homicide cost, acknowledging the irreversible nature of his actions and the deep sorrow it had brought on.
The courtroom has scheduled ultimate arguments for Thursday, September 11, at 9:00 a.m., after which a verdict is predicted to observe.
A Tragedy That Shocked the Nation
The trial stems from the December 21, 2024 killing of 23-year-old Princess Zuo Wesseh, who was fatally stabbed by Jallah throughout a confrontation close to Duport Street in Paynesville.
In response to police stories, Jallah allegedly hid a knife underneath his clothes and used it to stab Zuo a number of instances following a heated argument.
The sufferer was rushed to the JFK Medical Heart, the place she was pronounced lifeless upon arrival.
Legislation enforcement officers recovered the suspected homicide weapon, a blood-stained knife, on the scene.
In March 2025, a Grand Jury sitting for Montserrado County indicted Jallah on expenses of Homicide, Aggravated Assault, and Tried Homicide, citing “malice and intent.”
He has since been held on the Monrovia Central Jail, the place he was remanded following his arrest in late December 2024.
Emotional Courtroom Scene as Responsible Plea Set Apart
On August 28, 2025, throughout an earlier courtroom look, Jallah unexpectedly made an emotional responsible plea.
The courtroom was left surprised when the sufferer’s grieving mom turned to her grandson and stated,
“That’s the man who killed your mom.”
Regardless of the plea, the courtroom decided that the authorized course of required the state to current its full case and thus ordered the prosecution to proceed with proof.
The proof part concluded on Tuesday, September 9.
The homicide of Princess Zuo has triggered widespread public outrage and requires justice from throughout Liberia.
The Ladies NGO Secretariat of Liberia strongly condemned the act, describing it as a brutal manifestation of gender-based violence and urging swift justice.
In a public assertion, WONGOSOL known as on the federal government to make sure that the case units a precedent for holding perpetrators of home violence accountable.
Equally, Males Towards Rape and Home Violence (MARDV) denounced the killing as barbaric, demanding that the total pressure of the regulation be delivered to bear.
In a present of solidarity, the Ladies’s Legislative Caucus visited Princess Zuo’s household in late 2024, providing each emotional and monetary help.
The Caucus pledged to observe the case intently and coordinate with judicial and police authorities to make sure a clear investigation and trial.
Remaining Arguments Set
With the prosecution having formally rested its manufacturing of each documentary and materials proof, Felony Court docket “B” will reconvene on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. to listen to ultimate arguments from either side.
The end result of this case might mark a turning level in how Liberia handles intimate accomplice violence and gender-based crimes.
The case has stirred the nationwide conscience, highlighting the hazards many ladies face in home settings and the necessity for stronger institutional responses to gender-based violence.
The nation now waits to see whether or not the courtroom will weigh the defendant’s plea for mercy towards the gravity of the crime and the requires justice from a grieving household, and a wounded public.
