Man chokes college student to death before taking his own life in Juja incident
In the quiet town of Witeithie Estate, Juja, Kiambu County, a tragic incident has shaken the community. The bodies of 20-year-old Linet Nkatha, a student at TIBs College in Thika, and 36-year-old Dickson Muriithi Mutwiri were found in a rented house, with preliminary investigations suggesting a potential murder-suicide case[1][2].
Linet was found strangled, while Dickson was found hanging from the ceiling of the same residence, having taken his own life. A handwritten suicide note, left by Mutwiri, confessed to the murder of Linet[1].
The two were reportedly in a romantic relationship that ended in a fatal dispute. The exact motive appears to be an escalating disagreement between the couple[1][2].
Juja's Deputy County Commissioner (DCC), Ndege, has strongly condemned this act of gender-based violence and urged young people to prioritize their safety and mental well-being. He encouraged those in troubled relationships or experiencing emotional distress to speak to a counsellor, a teacher, or someone they trust[1].
DCC Ndege emphasized that violence is never the answer and urged men to walk away and seek help when faced with disagreements or heartbreaks. He warned men against harming or killing women, stating that no disagreement or heartbreak should ever lead to the loss of life[1].
The investigation is ongoing, with the bodies taken to General Kago Funeral Home in Thika for postmortem examinations. As the community mourns the loss of Linet, DCC Ndege's message resonates, reminding everyone that no one should face emotional distress alone, and seeking help is a sign of strength[1].
- Victim: Linet Nkatha, 20-year-old TIBs College student.
- Suspect: Dickson Muriithi Mutwiri, 36 years old.
- Relationship: Romantic, likely dating.
- Cause of death: Linet strangled; Dickson committed suicide by hanging.
- Motive: Disagreement between the couple escalating to violence.
- Investigation status: Ongoing with postmortem pending; suicide note confessed murder.
- Authorities’ message: Raise awareness on emotional support, mental well-being, and condemning gender-based violence[1][2].
- The suspect left a handwritten note confessing to the murder.
[1] Reported by The Standard, 2022. [2] Reported by Daily Nation, 2022.
- The tragic incident in Witeithie Estate, Kiambu County, involves a case of potential murder-suicide, as the bodies of a student named Linet Nkatha and Dickson Muriithi Mutwiri were found in a rented house, with Linet strangled and Dickson committing suicide by hanging, according to preliminary investigations.
- The suspect, Dickson Muriithi Mutwiri, reportedly committed the murder and confessed to it in a handwritten suicide note left at the scene.
- The victims, Linet Nkatha and Dickson Muriithi Mutwiri, were in a romantic relationship that ended in a fatal disagreement, with the investigation ongoing as the bodies are taken for postmortem examinations.
- Juja's Deputy County Commissioner, Ndege, is emphasizing the importance of mental health and combating gender-based violence in the wake of this tragedy. He is encouraging those facing emotional distress or troubled relationships to seek help from counselors, teachers, or trusted individuals, reminding everyone that help-seeking is a sign of strength.
