This archive report was first published on 21 November 2019.
On November 16th, 2019, the bodies of 31-year-old Joyce Syombua, Shanice Maua (10), and Prince Michael (5) were recovered in a shallow grave at Kilimo in Thingithu Estate, Laikipia County, 20 days after they mysteriously disappeared.
The police investigation revealed that the witness had been promised a job in the military in exchange for cooperating with the authorities.
According to detectives, the witness had provided crucial evidence, including documents recovered from one of the houses where the victims were killed, which included a resume and academic certificates.
Major Peter Mwaura Mugure, the estranged husband of Joyce Syombua, is the key suspect in the murder case, along with Collins Pamba, who are currently being held at Nanyuki and Narumoru police stations respectively.
