DCI Detectives Apprehend Suspect in Gruesome Murder of Bomet Businesswoman
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced on Friday, April 4, the arrest of the key suspect in the brutal murder of a Bomet businesswoman.
In a statement, the DCI reported that they had arrested the guy responsible for the murder, a bitter former boyfriend of the deceased.
“Bomet Central detectives have arrested the prime suspect behind the vicious murder of a Bomet businesswoman, whose lifeless body was discovered on March 25, 2025,” the DCI stated.
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Bomet Central detectives have arrested the prime suspect behind the vicious murder of 45-year-old Rachealine Rutto, whose lifeless body was discovered on March 25, 2025.
The discovery was made by the deceased’s daughter, who… pic.twitter.com/T10gJAeTBr
The woman was discovered by her daughter at her house, lying in a pool of blood with deep neck wounds and many stab wounds to her arm, chest and back.
This finding happened after the daughter’s efforts to contact her mother had been unsuccessful.
The man was caught from hiding in a village after an investigation began more than a week after he allegedly committed the murder.
“Determined to unravel the mystery behind this cold-blooded crime, detectives launched an intensive probe,” noted the sleuths.
“Through forensic trails, the suspect was eventually tracked down in his hideout in Sailo village, Kipkelion East Sub-County, and arrested.”
Following his arrest, the suspect took detectives to his residence, where they discovered evidence linking him to the crime.
Among the objects discovered were the probable murder weapon, a bloodstained knife wrapped in a cloth, and the deceased’s ring.
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Another key discovery made during the inquiry was a mobile phone containing horrific images of the victim’s body taken by the suspect following the murder.
The murder was considered to be the result of a failed love story, with the former lover harbouring ill will.
“The suspect is said to have harbored resentment after the victim ended their romantic relationship in 2016, choosing to move on with another man,” the sleuths stated.
“Allegedly, the suspect felt betrayed after spending money on her during their time together,” the investigative body added.
The suspect is currently in custody, undergoing processing pending his court appearance.
DCI Detectives Apprehend Suspect in Gruesome Murder of Bomet Businesswoman
