Kenya’s Escaped Murder Suspect Linked to 42 Women’s Deaths

Escaped Suspect Linked to Multiple Murders in Kenya

A man identified as Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, who the Kenyan authorities allege confessed to the brutal murders of 42 women over the past two years, has made a dramatic escape from custody at a police station. This alarming information was confirmed by Resila Atieno Onyango, a spokeswoman for the national police service, in a WhatsApp message on Tuesday.

The escape occurred at the Gigiri Police Station, a location situated in a neighborhood that is home to several significant diplomatic missions, including the United States Embassy and a United Nations office, in the capital city of Nairobi. Khalusha’s flight, along with 12 other individuals—who are all reportedly Eritrean—has raised serious concerns about security protocols within the police force.

Khalusha was arrested in July following the horrifying discovery of dismembered bodies at an abandoned quarry in Nairobi. This grim revelation sent shockwaves throughout Kenya, a nation already grappling with political instability. The gruesome findings intensified public fear and sparked urgent discussions regarding the alarming trend of violence against women in the country. Notably, a recent surge in killings—including at least 31 victims reported in January—prompted widespread protests across the nation.

According to a statement made in July by Mohamed I. Amin, who leads the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Khalusha confessed to having “lured, killed, and disposed” of multiple women. However, his lawyer, John Maina Ndegwa, has accused the police of subjecting Khalusha to torture and coercion, claiming that he was strangled into providing a confession.

Among the victims identified by the police was Khalusha’s own wife. Reports indicate that he strangled her, subsequently dismembering her body and disposing of it at the same quarry that was used as a dumping ground, alarmingly close to a police station.

Authorities conducted a forensic analysis of a cellphone belonging to one of Khalusha’s victims, which ultimately led to his identification. During a search of Khalusha’s residence—located approximately 100 yards from the dump site—investigators recovered a collection of disturbing items, including:

• A machete
• Nylon sacks
• Industrial rubber gloves
• Multiple identification cards
• Women’s underwear
• Rope

This is an evolving story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.