A tragic incident Just unfolded at Finlays Tea Estate, Kericho County when a domestic dispute escalated into a violent act, leaving one woman dead.
The unfortunate events began when a 46-year-old man, identified as Cornell Otieno, returned home to his residence. Shortly after his arrival, an argument erupted between him and his wife. The heated exchange quickly intensified, leading to a physical confrontation.
In the ensuing struggle, the wife reportedly reached for a knife and attempted to attack her husband. However, he managed to evade her attempt and disarm her. In a desperate act, he turned the knife on her, inflicting fatal injuries.
Following the tragic incident, the man placed his wife’s lifeless body in the passenger seat of his vehicle and drove to the Kapsoit trading center. Upon reaching the trading post, he parked his car and entered a nearby club.
Meanwhile, patrons at the club noticed blood stains on Otieno’s t-shirt, raising their suspicions. They confronted him, demanding to be taken to the location where his car was parked.
Reluctantly, Otieno led the concerned individuals to his parked vehicle. Upon opening the car doors, their worst fears were realized – the lifeless body of Otieno’s wife lay in the passenger seat.
The body bore visible injuries to the head, mouth, and eyes, indicating the severity of the attack.
The incident was promptly reported to the Kapsoit police station. Officers rushed to the scene, apprehended Otieno, and transported him to Sosiot police station for further investigation.
During interrogation, Otieno confessed to engaging in a physical altercation with his wife at their residence. However, he claimed to be unaware that she had succumbed to her injuries.
The victim’s body was transferred to the Kericho county referral hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination. Meanwhile, Otieno’s vehicle was impounded at the Sosiot police station pending further investigation.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences that can arise from domestic violence. It is crucial to address the root causes of such conflicts and promote peaceful conflict resolution strategies to prevent similar tragedies from occurring.