Prosecutors oppose bail for five suspects charged with murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations and the Director of Public Prosecution opposed the release on bail of five suspects charged in connection with the murder of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. They cited risks of witness interference, destruction of evidence, collusion and flight. In an affidavit filed in court, Homicide Investigations Bureau officer corporal Romana Odour [...] The post…
Prosecutors have opposed the release on bail of five suspects accused of murdering Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, citing risks such as witness interference, evidence destruction, collusion, and flight. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations and the Director of Public Prosecution argue compelling reasons exist to keep the accused in custody pending trial.
The investigation links the murder to a dispute over a 20-acre property in Mlolongo involving the deceased, her husband, and the five suspects. Prosecutors allege that the suspects planned and facilitated the killing, conducting surveillance, gathering personal information, and coordinating communications and logistics. They also found evidence, including a notebook with the deceased's Uber vehicle details, SIM cards, and photographs.
The fourth suspect, a police officer, allegedly fired the fatal shot and tried to destroy forensic evidence by burning his clothes. Prosecutors argue that the accused's continued freedom could enable them to interfere with witnesses, destroy evidence, and hinder investigations.
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