Republic v Edmond Irungu Macharia [2005] KEHC 1978 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1978
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 1978 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 July 2005
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and acquittalCoramJ. M. KHAMONI
Holding
The court finds the evidence insufficient to prove the Accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt and acquits him on both counts.
Facts
The accused is charged with murdering two individuals, Hilda Wanjiku Macharia and Walter Mugendi Wanjiku, in Kiamuguongo Village, Kirinyaga District, Central Province, on or around April 26-27, 2004. The bodies were found floating in a water tank tied in sacks with stones and strings on May 8, 2004.
Issues
- Who committed the murders?
- Who was the Accused?
- Was the Accused present at the scene on the alleged date of the crime?
Reasoning
The court notes that the evidence does not prove the Accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt, including the lack of direct evidence linking him to the crime scene on the alleged date, and the circumstantial evidence is inconclusive.
Outcome
Acquitted
Orders
- The Accused be released forthwith unless lawfully detained in some other cause.
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