Mom, Son Arrested for Killing Husband, Trying to Kill Stepson

A 34-year-old woman and her son have been arrested by the Eastern Regional Police Command over the alleged murder of her 36-year-old husband, Nicholas Cheetham, and the attempted murder of her 15-year-old stepson at Nsawam-Aduakrom in the Eastern Region.

The suspects, identified as Abigail Cheetham and her son Prince, have been remanded into police custody pending further investigations.

According to a report by crimechecknewsgh.com on June 1, 2026, the incident occurred on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the family residence in Nsawam-Aduakrom.

The deceased, identified as Nicholas Cheetham, was allegedly killed, while his 15-year-old son, Richmond, survived the attempted murder attack.

Preliminary investigations indicate that tensions arose after Abigail allegedly discovered her husband had fathered a child outside their marriage.

Police report added that the matter had initially been resolved after Nicholas reportedly pleaded for forgiveness and compensated her (his wife) with money and a plot of land.

“On Saturday, March 7, 2026, around 4pm, Nicholas handed GHC30,000 to his wife to keep safe till the next morning. Abigail informed Prince about her plan and told him about the money. Prince called a friend to help them kill his step-father.

His friend demanded GH¢8,000 for his involvement, which Abigail paid right out of the money Nicholas told her to keep,” the report added, stating that Abigail allegedly ensured Nicholas slept deeply before the attack.

That night around 12:30 a.m., Abigail is said to have had intercourse with Nicholas so he would sleep deeply. Then, she reportedly called Prince and his friend into the bedroom, and they allegedly helped kill Nicholas.

After disposing of Nicholas’s body, they went after Richmond, broke his neck and hit his head with a cement block till he passed out.

Fortunately, Richmond miraculously woke up, ran to the next neighbor’s house with blood oozing from his head, and told them everything that transpired.

The Eastern Regional Police Command confirmed the arrests, saying two suspects are in custody while efforts are underway to apprehend a third suspect.

“We received a report early Sunday morning and moved in swiftly. Two suspects are in custody, and we are pursuing the third suspect. The survivor is receiving medical treatment,” the commander stated.

Police say investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and motive behind the