Form Four student defiled, strangled to death in Kisumu
Muhoroni, Kisumu County – Police in Muhoroni Sub-county are investigating the brutal murder of a 17-year-old Form Four student whose decomposing body was discovered in a sugarcane plantation in Migingo area.
Body Found in Sugarcane Plantation
The half-naked body of the female student had visible strangulation marks on the neck. Authorities suspect she was sexually assaulted before being killed.
The victim, a student at Nyando Mixed Secondary Day School, was reported missing on Monday by her parents after failing to return home from school.
Disturbing Discovery by Locals
On Wednesday evening, eyewitnesses saw dogs coming out of the sugarcane plantation carrying human body parts. Alarmed, locals alerted the police, leading to the gruesome discovery.
Reports indicate that both her legs and hands had been eaten by the dogs. Her tongue was protruding, a sign that she may have been strangled to death.
Suspect in Custody
Police have arrested a 30-year-old suspect, Lawrence Owuor, in connection with the murder. The killing has shocked the local community, with residents demanding justice for the young girl.
Ongoing Investigations
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have taken over the case. The victim’s body has been taken to St. Vincent Mission Hospital for a postmortem as investigations continue.
Authorities are urging residents with any information to come forward to help in solving the case.
Community in Mourning
The tragic death of the young student has left the community in grief, with many calling for swift action against the perpetrators. Security officers have assured the public that they are working diligently to bring justice to the victim and her family.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
Form Four student defiled, strangled to death in Kisumu
