Republic v Cynthia Muhonja Elvis [2015] KEHC 4464 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4464
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 4464 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 June 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence
Holding
The accused is found guilty of murder and sentenced accordingly.
Facts
On November 3, 2007, the accused, Cynthia Muhonja Elvis, allegedly murdered E N, a nine-year-old niece of her husband, at their home.
Issues
- Whether the accused is guilty of murder
- Whether the evidence against the accused is sufficient
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence, including circumstantial evidence, clearly points to the accused as the perpetrator of the murder.
Outcome
Guilty
Orders
- Conviction and sentence for murder
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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