This archive report was first published on 10 July 2021.
Caroline Kangogo's shocking murders in July 2021 sent shockwaves across the nation, leaving many wondering what could have driven her to such extreme actions. As detectives continue to investigate the case, a closer look at her troubled marriage may hold the key to understanding her motives.
According to reports, Caroline was still married to her husband, a Commissioner of Police based in Mombasa, at the time of the murders. The couple had two children, aged 11 and 7 years, and had been fighting over infidelity for years. In fact, Caroline was known to be violent towards her husband over his alleged infidelity, with the couple's marriage described as 'troubled'.
As reported in the Daily Nation, Caroline and her husband had separated eight years prior to the murders, but had been fighting in court over the custody of their children. The matter was eventually resolved out of court, with Caroline's children living with their father in the coast region.
Caroline's husband, a senior police officer, had reportedly ended the marriage due to Caroline's violent behavior. The couple's strained relationship appears to have been a source of vendetta and bad blood between them, with Caroline sending a threatening text message to her husband shortly after committing the murders.
