Digital Trail Leads Detectives to Suspect’s Instagram Chats with Victim

Detectives investigating the gruesome January 13th murder of a woman in Roysambu, Nairobi, have unearthed disturbing details of her online interactions with the alleged perpetrator.

By accessing the victim’s cracked Instagram account, they discovered the pair primarily communicated through the platform, avoiding voice calls and other more traceable avenues like WhatsApp. This cautiousness, detectives believe, indicates the suspect had a pre-meditated agenda.

The extent of their online history remains unclear, but investigators confirmed their exchanges continued until the day of their fatal meeting. The suspect, reportedly planning to leave the country, lured the victim to an apartment in Roysambu by providing detailed directions via Instagram.

As the investigation unfolds, the motive for this brutal act remains shrouded in darkness. Police are also desperately searching for the victim’s missing head.

Adding to the tragedy, the victim, who had left her Syokimau home in Athi River for the meeting, told a friend she was simply going to dinner and would be back. While family members have identified the body, police urge them to remain patient and await forensic confirmations.

Chilling snippets of their online conversation reveal the man instructed the victim to meet him at the TRM bus stop, identifying himself by his white shoes. After acknowledging his location, the woman provided details of her dress and their rendezvous commenced.

Tragically, their meeting led to the booked room they entered, where police suspect the woman was drugged before being subjected to horrific abuse and ultimately killed. Evidence suggests the bathroom might have been the scene of the crime.

The suspect’s barbarity didn’t end there. Police believe he used a hacksaw to dismember the body, meticulously wrapping the parts in a bed sheet and then a paper bag before discarding them in a dustbin. The gruesome discovery was made the following day, long after the perpetrator vanished.

Currently, three individuals are under interrogation, including a foreign national arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport under suspicion of involvement. This man, carrying a Mozambican passport, was apprehended just before boarding a flight and transferred to Kasarani Police Station for identification.

Authorities remain cautious about drawing definitive connections between the detained man and the suspect captured on camera retrieving keys to the apartment and disposing of the body parts.

Meanwhile, the victim’s case has sparked outrage, prompting the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) to demand stronger efforts from the government to protect women and girls from escalating gender-based violence. FIDA highlights a disturbing pattern of ten similar deaths in the past year, emphasizing the need for thorough investigations and robust legal consequences for perpetrators.

In response, Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua vows to tighten regulations and enforce mandatory licensing for private accommodation providers. He urges the public to verify the legal status of such facilities and pledges closer collaboration with businesses to enhance guest safety.

The hunt for the Roysambu murderer continues, fueled by digital breadcrumbs and a relentless pursuit of justice for the victim and the safety of countless others.