By Grace Gilo
In a disturbing turn of events, two women, a mother and her friend have been apprehended in connection with the tragic death of a four-year-old boy.
The suspect, Melvin Owuor, who is the mother, accompanied by her friend, reportedly transported the child to Mama Lucy Hospital mortuary on December 9, 2024.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the suspects however failed to return after reporting the incident to the police as guided by the morgue officials.
Alarmingly, Melvin and her friend switched off their phones, raising suspicion that prompted the facility mortician to report the incident at Mowlem police station. Detectives from Dandora in collaboration with CRIB hawkshaws from Nairobi initiated an investigation that revealed alarming details about the child’s final moments.
“Whereas the suspect initially claimed that the child died while asleep, it was found that the minor had succumbed to injuries inflicted by his mother after an alleged incident, where the boy had reportedly soiled himself while answering the call of nature,” revealed the DCI.
“Upon deeper interrogation, it was uncovered that Melvin Owuor is the biological mother of the deceased child; a revelation that has added an even darker layer to the already heartbreaking case of the boy’s untimely death,” added the DCI.
The suspect is still in custody as detectives continue to investigate the narrative surrounding the child’s tragic death.
“The pursuit of justice continues as we work tirelessly to understand the truth and hold those responsible accountable for their actions,” stated the DCI.