A community in Murang'a Regency is reeling from panic and grief as an ex-convict carried out a gruesome attack, killing two of his relatives.

A community in Murang’a Regency is reeling from panic and grief as an ex-convict carried out a gruesome attack, killing two of his relatives.

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According to distraught family members, the suspect brutally hacked the victim, leaving them critically injured. The body of the deceased was taken to the mortuary for preservation and post-mortem.

“We are devastated. This is his brother, we have supported each other with all kinds of responsibilities at home,” said the sad relatives, showing the great loss of our family.

The attacker, who was previously jailed for seven years for a similar act of violence, has sparked fear among villagers who fear further attacks.

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After the tragedy, family members wondered why the heinous act happened, because the victim was described as a hardworking person who rarely got into a fight in society.

After committing the crime, the criminal fled the scene and family members and residents immediately called law enforcement agencies to quickly arrest the dangerous assailant.

“Before committing these murders, he has a name that he has mentioned several times. We are afraid that he may harm others,” he said, stressing the attention of his grieving relatives in the community.

The loss of life prompted condemnation from relatives, who called on authorities to speed up investigations and ensure justice is served.

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The study cited questions among local residents about the effectiveness of punishment for violent crimes such as murder.

A new January 23, 2024 study by Carolyn Holley and Lucrezia Rizelli, “Life and the Death Penalty in Kenya: Prisoner Crime, Punishment and Death Row,” reveals the views of death row inmates. The results show that the threat of severe death, including the death penalty, may not deter criminal behavior, reflecting the complex dynamics of punishment in crime and society.