Republic v Emericus Hendricus Van De Werf & 2 others [2018] KEHC 761 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 761
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 761 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureAcquittalCoramW. KORIR
Holding
The accused are acquitted of the charge of murder.
Facts
The body of Lillian Mwikali Andree was found in a septic tank at Sailfish Club. The accused were charged with her murder. The prosecution presented evidence of a land dispute and the accused's involvement, but failed to prove malice aforethought.
Issues
- Whether the accused had the necessary intent to commit murder
- Whether the accused's actions were a natural and foreseeable consequence of the land dispute
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to prove malice aforethought, and the evidence presented did not establish the necessary intent to commit murder.
Outcome
Acquitted
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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