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REPUBLIC v JOHN MUTUMA GATOBU [2011] KEHC 921 (KLR)

[2011] KEHC 921 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
921
Citation
[2011] KEHC 921 (KLR)
Decided
3 November 2011
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramLESIIT
Holding

The accused is found guilty of murder in both counts.

Facts

The accused is charged with two counts of murder. The prosecution presented post-mortem reports and testimonies from witnesses. The accused claimed he was not at home and was not present when his wife and daughter were murdered.

Issues

  1. Whether the prosecution has proven the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt
  2. Whether the accused's alibi was credible

Reasoning

The prosecution's evidence, including post-mortem reports and witness testimonies, was deemed sufficient to establish the accused's guilt. The accused's alibi was found to be false.

Outcome

Guilty

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
  • ABANGA alias ONYANGO v. REP CR. A NO. 32 of 1990(UR)
  • UGANDA v. SEBYALA & OTHERS [1969] EA 204
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