A family was thrown into mourning after a former convict killed their kin in Murang'a County.
According to the family, the suspect hacked the two with a crude weapon leaving them to succumb to severe injuries. Their bodies were rushed to the morgue for preservation and autopsy.
"We are heartbroken, that is my brother and we used to help each other with some responsibilities at home," a relative remarked.
The suspect had earlier served a seven-year term in prison for similar actions. This has led to fear among the villagers who are afraid the man may attack again.
Additionally, family members were shocked by the lifeless bodies of their kin adding that it was unclear what the motive of the murders was.
After committing the act, the suspect fled with family members and residents asking police officers to intervene and apprehend the suspect serial killer.
"There were some names he kept mentioning before killing these two. We now fear he may come back to kill others too," a relative revealed.
The relatives noted that the deceased were hardworking individuals who rarely picked fights with others in the community. Relatives condemned the act asking police to promptly take action and ensure justice is served.
As investigations continue, questions linger in the minds of the locals on whether it was just to sentence those who commit murder among other crimes to short prison.
A study done by Carolyn Holye and Lucrezia Rizelli in January 2023 dubbed 'Living with a Death Sentence in Kenya: Prisoners' Experiences of Crime, Punishment and Death Row' revealed that death row convicts were unshaken by the sentence.
“The existence of the harsh consequences did not deter crime as most death row inmates had no idea that their crimes might attract a death sentence.
“Just like findings from research done in other countries, the threat of being sentenced to death had little impact on how people behaved,” the study revealed.
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