Mr Brian Kassaine, a suspect in the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani, has suffered a similar fate to that of his co-accused, journalist Jacque Maribe and her fiancé Joseph Irungu.
Mr Kassaine, who was presented before Kiambu Principal Magistrate Justus Kituku on Monday, will spend 11 more days in police cell.
The suspect, who covered his face throughout the court session that lasted for more than an hour, will be held at the Langata Police Station in Nairobi.
Detectives suspect that Mr Kassaine's gun was used by Mr Irungu to shoot himself on his left side of the chest to cover up the murder.
In their request in court, the prosecution said Mr Kassaine has crucial information that could help reveal the murderers of Ms Kimani.
If allowed to leave cell, they said, the suspect would interfere with ongoing investigations into the case.
Police sources said Ms Kimani seemed to have been killed by a professional assassin.https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Brian-Kassaine-held-over-Monica-Kimani-murder/1056-4785876-lh5di5z/index.html
Her hands were tied at the back and her mouth taped shut.
Her feet, too, were tied together, meaning she could not escape, defend herself, or shout for help.
The assassin then expertly slit her throat from ear to ear and dumped her body in her bathtub
I'll go over that when I get a chance. I have just scanned the story off Kenyan twitter. That the "suicide attempt" happens on the same night that she is murdered seems suspect too. I mean they are not exactly strangers.
Technology is really helping solve these murders quickly. The phone signal is leaving a trail of signal print that is helping nab the culprits. Then you've got DNA that is now cheap technology. Then add CCTV and all cameras that out there taking pictures. Then throw in the gossip media that is our social media and you truly have no where to hide. You don't want to be a criminal now.
That plus what we normally call 'political goodwillTechnology is really helping solve these murders quickly. The phone signal is leaving a trail of signal print that is helping nab the culprits. Then you've got DNA that is now cheap technology. Then add CCTV and all cameras that out there taking pictures. Then throw in the gossip media that is our social media and you truly have no where to hide. You don't want to be a criminal now.
The weakest link is the authorities. What they ultimately do with all that information. Plus in a quasi mafia environment, the gruesome nature of the murder might send a warning against potential witnesses.
Technology is really helping solve these murders quickly. The phone signal is leaving a trail of signal print that is helping nab the culprits. Then you've got DNA that is now cheap technology. Then add CCTV and all cameras that out there taking pictures. Then throw in the gossip media that is our social media and you truly have no where to hide. You don't want to be a criminal now.They do that for regular crimes these days in Kenya? That's good. Things like that will make corruption harder to rely on to escape justice . (Unless one bribes the cops, the DNA testers etc, which is possible for the monied, I admit, but not for most common criminals).
They do that for regular crimes these days in Kenya? That's good. Things like that will make corruption harder to rely on to escape justice . (Unless one bribes the cops, the DNA testers etc, which is possible for the monied, I admit, but not for most common criminals).
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2018/10/03/wiping-your-phone-can-no-longer-save-you-from-the-police_c1828796 Can't imagine what criminals or rogue cops can do with such a machine. Did I read somewhere that Irungu was masquerading as a cop and arresting people, taking them to a house in Buru Buru? Another twist in the tale is that Maribe has recanted and written a new statement. She might just save her own neck.
They do that for regular crimes these days in Kenya? That's good. Things like that will make corruption harder to rely on to escape justice . (Unless one bribes the cops, the DNA testers etc, which is possible for the monied, I admit, but not for most common criminals).
Between 2012 and 2016, cases of terrorism gained momentum in Kenya, leading to the arrest and prosecution of several people.https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2018/04/11/sidebar-ninety-per-cent-of-terror-cases-dismissed-over-insufficient_c1741175
In 2016 alone, at least 30 cases of persons facing terror related charges were recorded at the Mombasa and Shanzu courts. However, only two people were found guilty and convicted.
Ninety per cent of the cases were dismissed over lack of sufficient evidence to warrant conviction.
Look like Monica was money laundering on behalf of war lords. I bet you this was a hit by Sudan's hitmen
Look like Monica was money laundering on behalf of war lords. I bet you this was a hit by Sudan's hitmenhttps://www.nation.co.ke/news/Monica-Kimani-Juba-links/1056-4788902-g94hta/index.html
Look like Monica was money laundering on behalf of war lords. I bet you this was a hit by Sudan's hitmenhttps://www.nation.co.ke/news/Monica-Kimani-Juba-links/1056-4788902-g94hta/index.html (https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Monica-Kimani-Juba-links/1056-4788902-g94hta/index.html)
There’s this story. Monica follows the fossil from Rumbek to Juba after he was appointed Speaker. Some think she was married to him. What’s clear is her sudden wealth. If she was skimming the cream from Garangs I’d think the best place to take her out is Sudan and not right after she has landed.
I am very suspicious of reasons why this man with no criminal history would kill her. She was killed in by ss assassin..the boyfriend just provided a cover. Remember the as warlords are stealing from other Marisa..I know several Ethiopians businessmen who wealth has been consficated by these warlords...remember of the case of kidnapped pilots and jailed kenyans..
Monica had protection and so this was an opportunity to take her out
No she had security to launder but an a grieved party saw that she was venerable in Nairobi and too her out..this seems to be a well thought out hit..right now it is possible police will never be able to convict Jackie and jowie
No she had security to launder but an a grieved party saw that she was venerable in Nairobi and too her out..this seems to be a well thought out hit..right now it is possible police will never be able to convict Jackie and jowie
From what we know, Jowie was the last person seen leaving her apartment before she was found dead, he acted erratically afterwards probably out of guilt and shock at his own acts. He called about 4 friends whom investigators are asking to come forth before they are branded as accessories. They fought with Maribe,he attempted to burn whatever he wore for that night, attempted suicide....Garangs are a distant probable suspects
DNA tests and fingerprint analysis have placed Joseph Irungu at the scene of the murder of Monica Kimani, according to detectives. The new findings have placed Irungu, alias Jowie, at the heart of the investigation into the murder of the woman whose body was found in a bathtub in her Nairobi apartment with her throat slit.Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001297919/dna-fingerprints-put-irungu-at-crime-scene
DNA tests on semen found on the slain girl, and other samples from under her nails, confirmed with a 99.9 per cent accuracy that they belonged to Irungu, placing him at the scene of crime on the material day and time.
Semen?
Game overQuoteDNA tests and fingerprint analysis have placed Joseph Irungu at the scene of the murder of Monica Kimani, according to detectives. The new findings have placed Irungu, alias Jowie, at the heart of the investigation into the murder of the woman whose body was found in a bathtub in her Nairobi apartment with her throat slit.Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001297919/dna-fingerprints-put-irungu-at-crime-scene (https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001297919/dna-fingerprints-put-irungu-at-crime-scene)
DNA tests on semen found on the slain girl, and other samples from under her nails, confirmed with a 99.9 per cent accuracy that they belonged to Irungu, placing him at the scene of crime on the material day and time.
Game overQuoteDNA tests and fingerprint analysis have placed Joseph Irungu at the scene of the murder of Monica Kimani, according to detectives. The new findings have placed Irungu, alias Jowie, at the heart of the investigation into the murder of the woman whose body was found in a bathtub in her Nairobi apartment with her throat slit.Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001297919/dna-fingerprints-put-irungu-at-crime-scene (https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001297919/dna-fingerprints-put-irungu-at-crime-scene)
DNA tests on semen found on the slain girl, and other samples from under her nails, confirmed with a 99.9 per cent accuracy that they belonged to Irungu, placing him at the scene of crime on the material day and time.
They have pulled the story. Maybe it was the product of some beat reporter's fertile imagination?
Let see what the real chargers will be and evidence that the state will present
The scumbag has IQ of a monkey.
If Jowie planned and carried out the murder of Monica Kimani, then his IQ is Standard 5 (sic) ... He drove to Monica’s apartment using Jacque Maribe car, used ID stolen from Maribe’s gate, uses Maribe’s knife and a gun of their mutual friend ... He is the most foolish murderer in Kenya,” he twee
Yes he would the the biggest idiot..possibly Monica was killed by someone else and this moron was framed. Remember these were kids engaged in money laundering. I bet you there is criminal that just took Monica out stole the money. Since jowie was the last to be seen near her apartment and may have been stealing some of this money he will pay for it...
What was jowie motive?
What was jowie motive?
My take, money. Nobody knows where this dude got his income and he had a high life to live in order to maintain his girlfriend.What was jowie motive?
Charging Maribe with murder will be a tall order. DPP has to prove she was either involved in the murder or was privy of the plans for the murder. She might have taken part in the cover up, but anything else is to me mission impossible. If DPP sicks to this line Maribe will walk scott free.
?s=21A detective told me that we are yet to see wonders in court. Mark this tweet. Those tweeting sympathizing with Maribe will delete their tweets after they realize they have been defending a MURDERER. Love did not betray Jacque Maribe. Mnatuboo sana. Let her carry her own cross.
— Lord Abraham Mutai (@ItsMutai) October 9, 2018
Please note Maribe is not being charged with accessory to murder but murder itself.
I have heard that she may have been at or very near Monica’s place on the material day. Mutai seems to be in on it;?s=21A detective told me that we are yet to see wonders in court. Mark this tweet. Those tweeting sympathizing with Maribe will delete their tweets after they realize they have been defending a MURDERER. Love did not betray Jacque Maribe. Mnatuboo sana. Let her carry her own cross.
— Lord Abraham Mutai (@ItsMutai) October 9, 2018
I have also heard something harebrained so crazy.... Maribe’s pregnancy is Ruto’s and that’s why Kigen is there. They attempted a plea bargain but handshake aftershocks killed those ambitions. DPP is going all the way and charging her with murder. He declined having her testify against Jowie.
Note. Murder and not just accessory.
Idk, Termie..People have done stranger things for love...Charging Maribe with murder will be a tall order. DPP has to prove she was either involved in the murder or was privy of the plans for the murder. She might have taken part in the cover up, but anything else is to me mission impossible. If DPP sicks to this line Maribe will walk scott free.
Her behavior suggests she is an accessory to murder. It's not normal to cover up murder. Especially when it is done by a person who is not a close relative. I mean if Irungu walks in and surprises her with the news of what he had just done, I don't think coverup would be the initial reaction for an innocent party. An innocent person would realize this guy is dangerous and turn him in when the opportunity presents itself to safely do so.
Idk, Termie..People have done stranger things for love...Charging Maribe with murder will be a tall order. DPP has to prove she was either involved in the murder or was privy of the plans for the murder. She might have taken part in the cover up, but anything else is to me mission impossible. If DPP sicks to this line Maribe will walk scott free.
Her behavior suggests she is an accessory to murder. It's not normal to cover up murder. Especially when it is done by a person who is not a close relative. I mean if Irungu walks in and surprises her with the news of what he had just done, I don't think coverup would be the initial reaction for an innocent party. An innocent person would realize this guy is dangerous and turn him in when the opportunity presents itself to safely do so.
I have also heard something harebrained so crazy.... Maribe’s pregnancy is Ruto’s and that’s why Kigen is there. They attempted a plea bargain but handshake aftershocks killed those ambitions. DPP is going all the way and charging her with murder. He declined having her testify against Jowie.
Note. Murder and not just accessory.
:) :) :) :)Why am I thinking Maribe suddenly needs witness protection?
Why is Ruto mentioned in every scandal in Kenya? I hope his name does not pop up as the father of Sharon Otieno's three kids.
I have also heard something harebrained so crazy.... Maribe’s pregnancy is Ruto’s and that’s why Kigen is there. They attempted a plea bargain but handshake aftershocks killed those ambitions. DPP is going all the way and charging her with murder. He declined having her testify against Jowie.
Note. Murder and not just accessory.
:) :) :) :)
Why is Ruto mentioned in every scandal in Kenya? I hope his name does not pop up as the father of Sharon Otieno's three kids.
I have also heard something harebrained so crazy.... Maribe’s pregnancy is Ruto’s and that’s why Kigen is there. They attempted a plea bargain but handshake aftershocks killed those ambitions. DPP is going all the way and charging her with murder. He declined having her testify against Jowie.
Note. Murder and not just accessory.
A team of detectives is still in South Sudan going over Ms Kimani’s business activities and her alleged relationship with Lt-General Daniel Awett Akot, the deputy speaker of the South Sudanese Parliament and adviser to President Salva Kiir, to see whether the motive for her killing lay there. “The enquiries in Sudan are going to take some time,” the Nation source said.https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Drugging-angle-in-Monica-Kimani-murder/1056-4806186-aatjmb/index.html
There no evidence against jowie and marine. Dpp is trying to place them at Monica's apartment he cannot
There no evidence against jowie and marine. Dpp is trying to place them at Monica's apartment he cannot
Yeah. Got this feeling too. Why delay bail hearing forever?
And sources from DCI have fizzled out
There is more than enough to nail Jowie. I am not sure why Maribe is part of it but definitely four witnesses including CCTV camera places him at crime scene - street cameras - phone signals - the maid corroborate with burning of clothes - I mean this is slam dunk.
That’s far from enough to pin him. There were other guests as wellThere no evidence against jowie and marine. Dpp is trying to place them at Monica's apartment he cannot
Yeah. Got this feeling too. Why delay bail hearing forever?
And sources from DCI have fizzled out
I thought he was placed at the scene by witnesses already.
Patel
The man is a priest. Forgiveness is first step of healing..when my bro was killed we moved on and refusef to focus on his killer. I do not even know or remember his name
sorry about your bro. may the lord peace that surpasses them all be upon you and your family....Patel
The man is a priest. Forgiveness is first step of healing..when my bro was killed we moved on and refusef to focus on his killer. I do not even know or remember his name
Monica was so naive and stupid. She was probably killed by Kenya money laundering criminals.. This woman was in company of several gangs...it was serious lapse of judgement on ss people using to use such a naive mule
Monica was so naive and stupid. She was probably killed by Kenya money laundering criminals.. This woman was in company of several gangs...it was serious lapse of judgement on ss people using to use such a naive mule
@Plato, Monica's dad left Kenya as a newspaper vendor. Safe to say he was not a man of means, safe to say his kids learned under chini ya mti, safe to say Monica grew up not knowing what dollars were or could do. Have you seen any write-ups on Monica mentioning any school she went to? None, Nada, zilch! Yet this is the one the SS picked on to be a mule. Somebody sent word ahead that she would be carrying loads of hard cold cash.
Now here is another thing, I am proud to black and African, but if you step out of Kenya, these Sudanese, Nigerians go crazy over Kenyan girls. They don't care if you are illiterate, school dropout, mix your Rs and L's, to them, it is enough you are Kenyan. Truth be told, those photos of Monica have so much makeup. Check out Jacqui Marine... Even without makeup I can lay that bitch. But Monica with makeup doesn't cut it for me; without makeup she must have been hideous and ololo!
Lemme pen off here. A family is still in mourning :zen:
This question of money she had keeps on coming up
https://www.kahawatungu.com/2018/10/17/monica-kimani-detained-at-jkia/
What I know about our police is,sometimes they are the first to loot a crime scene and then omit cash as exhibit. If they can’t get away with it they leave something small. So ... It’s just that they may have pinched something....
The criminals - Jowie and odhiambo. Odhiambo had ran to Mombasa before escaping to Tanzania - where he was eventually arrested. Apparently he exchanged 4000 dollars in Eastleigh and took off.
(https://scontent.fnbo1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44284076_1435418823258205_2691478643728711680_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&_nc_ht=scontent.fnbo1-1.fna&oh=e2c6309f278f1d070f0d1b82d41c117f&oe=5C5B8289)
This question of money she had keeps on coming up
https://www.kahawatungu.com/2018/10/17/monica-kimani-detained-at-jkia/
What I know about our police is,sometimes they are the first to loot a crime scene and then omit cash as exhibit. If they can’t get away with it they leave something small. So ... It’s just that they may have pinched something....
Mukhwasi, What you just said over there ....
In an unrelated incident... I have full admiration for the conduct of this cop where no life was taken and I agree he should be feted, BUT could somebody explain to me what happened to the Ksh 332,000/= since only 400K was recovered and witnesses saw how this drama unfolded???
https://mobile.nation.co.ke/news/Why-Kenyans-want-daring-officer-feted-tomorrow/1950946-4812630-dstt6bz/index.html
I think he is dumber. An officer especially a Recce boy just doesn't disappear into thin air. If he was fleeing then that gave him away. But nobody saw him at the crime scene. Not the guests nor the guards
He was seen by witness - and was positively identified thursday. This case is a slum dunk. There is enough to put these two out forever.I think he is dumber. An officer especially a Recce boy just doesn't disappear into thin air. If he was fleeing then that gave him away. But nobody saw him at the crime scene. Not the guests nor the guards