Key Suspect in British Man’s Murder Dies in Hospital After Neck Stab Wound
A key suspect in the murder of British national Campbell Scott has died at Kenyatta National Hospital after being found with a self-inflicted neck stab wound.
According to police reports, the suspect, Samuel Musembi, had been on the run before staying with a friend in Dandora, where he allegedly committed suicide. Musembi was reportedly the driver of the car used to transport Scott’s body from Pipeline, Nairobi, to Makongo Forest in Makueni.
Authorities confirmed that Musembi passed away earlier this week at his friend’s house, where he had been hiding. The friend told detectives that he left Musembi at home on Tuesday morning when he went to work. However, upon returning, he found the door locked from the inside and had to break in.
Inside, Musembi was discovered unconscious on the bed, with foam coming from his mouth and nose and blood oozing from his neck. He was rushed to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital before being transferred to Kenyatta National Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds on Wednesday morning.
Investigators believe Musembi first attempted to poison himself before stabbing his neck when the poison failed.
Connection to Campbell Scott’s Murder
Just a week ago, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) had released photos of three wanted suspects linked to Campbell Scott’s murder. Musembi was among them.
DCI had urged the public to help track the three individuals connected to Scott’s killing. Scott, a senior director at FICO, had arrived in Nairobi on February 14 for a business conference. He was reported missing on February 16, and his body was found on February 22 by herders in Makongo Forest along the Wote-Machakos highway, about 140 kilometers southeast of Nairobi.
A Deadly Criminal Syndicate
Scott’s brutal murder sparked widespread discussion online, with many questioning the motive behind his death. Reports later suggested that he had fallen victim to a ruthless criminal syndicate targeting wealthy tourists and expatriates.
Authorities revealed that the gang operates by luring victims through online dating platforms, with foreign men being their primary targets. Using apps like Tinder and Facebook, female accomplices set up meetings under the guise of romantic encounters.
Once the unsuspecting victims arrive at a designated location—often a rented apartment—they are ambushed and tortured for financial information. In extreme cases, they are murdered.
Scott’s case highlights the dangers posed by such criminal networks. Investigations continue as authorities seek to dismantle the syndicate and bring those responsible to justice.
Key Suspect in British Man’s Murder Dies in Hospital After Neck Stab Wound
