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Sarah Wairimu's Detention Extended by 10 Days

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 16 September 2019.

September 16, 2019 - The detention of Sarah Wairimu, the main suspect in the murder of Tob Cohen, has been extended by 10 days. The court has ordered her to undergo a mental evaluation to assess her fitness to face the charges.

Wairimu, who is also Cohen's wife, was arraigned in court on September 16, 2019, but failed to respond to the charges against her.

The court has directed that Wairimu undergo a mental evaluation to determine if she is fit to stand trial. She will now respond to the charges on September 26, 2019.

Meanwhile, the court has prohibited the media from publishing any information about the ongoing investigation into Cohen's death.

On September 17, 2019, the body of Cohen will undergo an autopsy, with Wairimu's doctor also in attendance.

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