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Republic v Cynthia Muhonja Elvis [2015] KEHC 4464 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 4464 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether the accused is guilty of murder
  2. 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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