Republic v Amos Gichuhi Kimeria [2016] KEHC 4689 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4689
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 4689 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 May 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction of murderCoramM. A. ODERO, Mr. Mongeri, Ms Ngovi
Holding
The court finds no prima facie case was established, and the accused is acquitted of murder.
Facts
The accused is charged with murdering Samuel Epolisit Lopoket on June 28, 2012. The prosecution presented evidence of the accused's presence at the scene, the mutilated body found, and the accused's access to the goat shed where the body parts were found.
Issues
- Whether a prima facie case was established to warrant the accused being placed onto his defence.
- Whether the prosecution's evidence was sufficient to warrant a conviction.
Reasoning
The court identified contradictions and inconsistencies in the prosecution's evidence, including the absence of a investigating officer, and concluded that the evidence was insufficient to link the accused to the crime.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- RAMANLAL T. BHATT
- SAWE
- MARY WANJIRU
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