In a recent development, Jenny Niguidula has been accused of fatally stabbing her boyfriend. Reports suggest that the accused confronted her partner after discovering his infidelity with other women.
Jenny Niguidula faces a murder charge following the alleged stabbing of Rhonie Apostol, aged 53, at his residence in South Wentworthville, located in the western region of Sydney.
The incident reportedly occurred on November 17, 2019.In a trial at the NSW Supreme Court, it was revealed that Niguidula had discovered a week prior to her death that Mr. Apostol had been involved in a nine-year-long affair with a Filipino woman named Viva.
According to reports, Mr. Apostol was married to a woman named Geraldine who resides in the United States. According to footage obtained at Sydney International Airport, Niguidula allegedly struck an individual in the head upon discovering their extramarital affairs abroad.
During the court proceedings, it was revealed that Niguidula had been previously married to Mr. Apostol’s brother. However, she had cheated on him and began a romantic relationship with Mr. Apostol in 2011, despite the fact that he was also married at the time.
The couple was in a relationship until his death in 2019. Both individuals were employed at Kaleidoscope International, a global consultancy firm owned by Niguidula.
Their work required them to travel extensively across the globe. This globetrotting duo split their time between New York and Manila, and made sure to indulge in some well-deserved vacations in popular destinations like Paris, Santorini, and Dubai.
In a recent development, a woman who stands accused of murdering her partner has reportedly confronted him upon discovering his alleged affairs. The incident, which is said to have taken place prior to the victim’s death, has raised questions about the nature of their relationship and the events leading up to the fatal incident.
Further details regarding the confrontation and its potential relevance to the ongoing investigation have yet to be disclosed.
According to court testimony, Niguidula underwent a six-hour interrogation by police at Granville Police Station subsequent to the death of her partner, which resulted in her arrest.
In court, footage was played showing her informing detectives that she had issued an ultimatum to Mr. Apostol upon discovering his extramarital affairs. In a video, she stated, “I said, ‘You have to end it, you have to make a choice – stay with the girl or me’.”
According to the individual, they had been providing service for an extended period of time. However, they now find themselves in a situation where they are not only competing with the spouse, but have also discovered the presence of another woman.
According to Niguidula’s testimony in court, the couple had consumed alcohol at their residence on the night of Mr. Apostol’s killing. She claimed to have awoken the following morning to peculiar noises emanating from the bathroom.
According to court proceedings, Niguidula asserted that she discovered Mr. Apostol in a critically injured state with a stab wound to his chest and a knife in close proximity.
According to court testimony, she informed law enforcement officials that she initially believed he was playing an intricate practical joke on her. According to Niguidula, she did not commit the murder of Mr. Apostol and maintains that she was unaware of the identity of the individual responsible for stabbing him.
The defendant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge of murder, but admitted to the charges of manslaughter and assault with a plastic lamp against Mr. Apostol.
Crown prosecutors have rejected the manslaughter plea. According to sources, Niguidula’s legal team is pursuing a partial defence of substantial impairment.
This defence hinges on their ability to demonstrate that Niguidula was suffering from a mental health condition of such severity that she was unable to control her actions or comprehend the gravity of her actions at the time of Apostol’s passing. On Wednesday, the trial will continue.