Mystery in Nakuru as Elderly Couple Found Murdered in Their Home
“Church members and residents visited the home and found the front door locked. At the back, we were greeted by a pool of blood and an open door,” he said
Residents of Muthiga Village in Salgaa, Rongai, Nakuru County, are in shock after an elderly couple was found brutally murdered in their home on Sunday
The victims, identified as Joseph Kihiti, 90, and his wife Bethrosa Wanjiku, 63, were discovered dead under horrifying circumstances. According to authorities, Kihiti’s body was found lying on a bed while Wanjiku’s was discovered in the living room
Area Chief Stephen Nderitu said residents and church members raised the alarm after the couple failed to attend Sunday service something they rarely missed
“Church members and residents visited the home and found the front door locked. At the back, we were greeted by a pool of blood and an open door,” he said
Rongai Sub-County Criminal Investigations Officer Donata Atieno confirmed the incident, saying preliminary investigations suggest the couple was subjected to extreme violence. Detectives believe the murders occurred on Friday evening, though the bodies were only discovered two days later
The couple, who lived alone on their farm, reportedly had no known disputes or enemies. Authorities also noted that nothing appeared to have been stolen from the house, adding to the mystery
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Speaking in anguish, the couple’s son, John Njogu, said he was devastated by the loss
“Why would anyone think of taking my father’s life at such an age?” he asked tearfully
Police have launched an investigation to uncover the motive behind the killings and bring the perpetrators to justice
Writer : Mweru Mbugua
