REPUBLIC V MICHAEL OTIENO ODIPO [2012] KEHC 1672 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1672
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 1672 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 October 2012
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and acquittalCoramRUTH NEKOYE SITATI
Holding
The court finds the accused not guilty of murder and acquits him.
Facts
The accused, Michael Otieno Odipo, was charged with murder for the death of Varol Odhiambo Ogilo. The prosecution alleged that the accused strangled the deceased while the accused's mother, Benta Adhiambo, was away for prayers. The accused denied the charges.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused committed the murder
- Whether the investigating officer should have taken fingerprints to eliminate other suspects
Reasoning
The court finds reasonable doubt due to the possibility of a third party being involved and the lack of evidence linking the accused to the crime. The court gives the benefit of the doubt to the accused.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Orders
- The accused is released from prison custody
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