This archive report was first published on 17 November 2019.
Nanyuki Triple Homicide: Bodies of Slain Mother and Children Found ¶
On Saturday evening, police discovered three bodies buried in a shallow grave at Thingithu Estate in Nanyuki, Kenya. The bodies are believed to be those of Joyce Syombua, 31, and her children, Shanice Maua, 10, and Prince Michael, 5, who went missing three weeks ago.
Major Peter Mugure, a military officer from Laikipia Airbase in Nanyuki, is the main suspect in the triple homicide. He was arrested on Thursday and grilled for over 24 hours at Nanyuki Police Station and his house inside the army barracks.
After leading police to an abandoned cemetery in Thingithu Estate, Major Mugure's team found three gunny bags containing decomposing bodies, which were tied up using plastic ropes. The bodies were discovered in a shallow grave, barely a kilometre from the army base.
Kenyan social media users expressed their anger and shock over the senseless killings, with many wondering how someone in their right mind could commit such a heinous crime. The hashtag #petermugure trended on Twitter on Sunday, with many users calling for justice to be served.
As the news spread, many Kenyans took to social media to express their outrage and sadness over the loss of innocent lives. The incident has sparked a national conversation about domestic violence and the need for stronger laws to protect victims.
Published on November 17, 2019, at 15:30:15.
