A Kisii court has acquitted four suspects in the murder of a Kenyan-American couple who were killed at their home in Gesima, Nyamira County. The judge found that the prosecution did not present enough evidence to link the four accused to the brutal killings.
The couple, who were based in the United States, had been visiting Kenya when they were attacked at their residence. Their deaths drew significant attention, raising concerns about the safety of members of the diaspora who return home to visit family.
With four suspects now walking free, the case leaves grieving loved ones without closure and a community still searching for answers. Whether investigators will pursue new leads remains an open question.
Originally published by AllAfrica.