The horrific discovery of a 24-year-old woman's mutilated body placed in a paper bag startled residents among Nairobi's Roysambu residents.
The incident, which took place in an apartment building on TRM Drive, shocked the neighborhood.
The victim—whose identity has not yet been made public—was allegedly fatally cut and stabbed.
The police are actively probing the crime, expressing uncertainty regarding the motive behind the gruesome act. The perpetrators went to the extent of packing some body parts in a paper bag, heightening the horror of the situation.
Prompt response from local authorities, particularly those from the Kasarani police division, ensued at the distressing scene.
Did you read this?
They meticulously gathered the remains and conveyed them to the mortuary for a comprehensive autopsy, a crucial step in uncovering the details of this heinous crime.
During the ongoing investigation, the house manager of the apartment came forward, affirming that none of their belongings were involved in the crime.
They underscored that a blood-stained towel discovered at the scene did not originate from the household, introducing an additional layer of mystery to an already perplexing case.
This tragedy closely follows another high-profile murder in Nairobi, involving socialite Starlet Wahu Mwangi, whose body was found in an apartment in South B.
Currently, a suspect is in custody in connection with Wahu's murder, heightening concerns about the safety and security of residents in the city.
The authorities are under pressure to apprehend the offenders as soon as possible, as the community struggles to process the shock of these heinous atrocities.
In addition to capturing the perpetrators, the ongoing investigations seek to bring closure and answers to the bereaved families impacted by these terrible acts of violence.