This archive report was first published on 10 November 2021.
On October 13, 2021, the body of renowned athlete Agnes Tirop was found dead in her bedroom in Iten, Kenya.
A post-mortem report revealed that she suffered a concussion, cuts to her head, and several stabs to the neck.
According to Mr. Andolo Munga, the DCIO Keiyo North sub-county, a CCTV footage analysis revealed that the athlete was killed on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, in the afternoon.
"The CCTV footage is self-explanatory and positive after forensic analysis. It has all the evidence of the scene and the actual act. We believe we have an airtight case and we are good to go with the prosecution," said Mr. Munga.
Further investigation led to the discovery of a confession note left behind by the suspect, Ibrahim Rotich, who was on the run for two days after Ms. Tirop's death.
The note read that he owned up to the crime, stating that the relationship was troubled and he decided to end it by ending the young athlete's life.
"The confession note is also being subjected to forensic analysis. The public will know in due course because all the evidence will be adduced in court," Mr. Munga stated.
