Republic v Duncan Leparmoji [2020] KEHC 2932 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2932
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 2932 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 September 2020
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramThe presiding judge
Holding
Luwatu is deceased and the accused caused her death.
Facts
The accused, Duncan Leparmoji, is charged with the murder of Luwato Lesuyai. The prosecution alleges that on February 21-22, 2018, Duncan entered Luwatu's house, chased Luwato and PW1 and PW2, and later found Luwatu dead with injuries.
Issues
- Whether Luwatu is deceased
- Whether the accused caused the death of Luwatu
Reasoning
The court found Luwatu deceased based on the post-mortem report and PW4's testimony. The court also found that the accused caused the death based on the circumstantial evidence.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 203 of the Penal Code
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