This archive report was first published on 2 October 2019.
On October 2, 2019, the gruesome murder of Emmah Wanyota, a 21-year-old Vera Beauty student, sent shockwaves across Kenya. The alleged killer, Mustafa, had a history of violence that would ultimately lead to her tragic demise.
According to sources, Mustafa had been pressuring Emmah into a romantic relationship, which she refused. This led to a series of disturbing events that would ultimately end in tragedy.
Here are 9 shocking things you didn't know about Mustafa:
- He claimed to be living with Emmah, despite her sister paying the rent.
- He confiscated Emmah's phone after she refused to be in a relationship with him.
- His parents and Emmah's family were acquaintances, with Emmah's mother even calling his mother to inquire about her daughter on the day she went missing.
- It's alleged that Mustafa has been involved in murder thrice, with one source claiming, 'THIS IS THE THIRD WOMAN HE HAS KILLED. HE NORMALLY BEFRIENDS STUDENTS WHO ARE IN COLLEGE OR THOSE WHO HAVE JUST FINISHED AND LATER KILLS THEM BY STABBING THEIR PRIVATE PARTS.'
- He was a prisoner but was released under unclear circumstances.
- He reported to the police station after Emmah's mother reported her daughter missing, claiming he had long broken up with Emmah.
- He was detained after going to report himself.
- He had tried cleaning out evidence by soaking his blood-soaked clothes in water after carrying out the gruesome murder.
- He was found in possession of a backpack bag that Emmah was carrying during the day before her gruesome murder.
