The parents of a man who allegedly killed four family members in Bomet County have come out to seek forgiveness for their son’s actions.
While condemning the heinous act, the mother and father of the suspect extended their deepest sympathies as the incident robbed them of their two grandchildren.
Addressing the media, the mother of the suspect, Sally Maritim asked for forgiveness for the action of her son.
“Robert is my child. I say sorry for the death of my children. I loved both of them. Whatever that he has done I plead for forgiveness,” she said.
The father also noted that he is still coming into terms with what led to the disagreement between Robert – the suspect leading to him killing their kin with a machete.
According to him, Robert has always been a god man and was always in good terms with his family.
“Sijui hii maneno yake ilifika wapi mpaka hao wakagombana kimaneno yao, saabu sielewi,” he stated.
This can be translated as ‘I dont understand what led to the argument which caused all this mess.’
Man Kills Family Members
The apology comes after on March 1, 2024, the suspect unleashed a wave of terror by brutally murdering four individuals, including his two children, a relative’s child, and a house help, in a chilling act of violence.
The suspect, identified as 45-year-old Robert Kilel, armed himself with a machete before embarking on a ruthless killing spree.
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Unable to defend themselves, the victims tragically succumbed to the injuries inflicted upon them during the brutal attack.
Police also named the victims of the attack as Lewis Kipngeno, 14, Lulu Cheruto, 2, Abigael Cherono, 8, and Sharon Chepkoech, a 16-year-old domestic helper.
Bomet Suspect Commits Suicide After Killings
To add on to the family loss, Robert Kilel, also known as Simini, took his own life at his parents’ home in Kipkoy village, Singorwet ward, Bomet Central constituency, shortly after committing the heinous crime.
Bomet Central Sub County Deputy Police Commander Bashir Ali and Sub County Director of Criminal Investigations Geoffrey Omwenga confirmed the suspect’s death on March 3, 2024.
Bashir stated, “The suspect committed suicide at his parents’ home, a few kilometers from the crime scene. Two blood-stained machetes were also found at the scene of his death.”
Kilel was discovered hanging from a tree branch in the Kipkoy area of Bomet County, with blood all over his clothes.
Also, Bashir, the Deputy Police Commander reported that the suspect’s hands were severed, suggesting a struggle with his 16-year-old son who may have tried to fight back.
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“We shall conduct a general inquiry into the unfortunate incident to unravel what was the possible cause behind such an act.
“I will urge members of the public to restrain and solve their problem amicably through alternative conflict resolution,” said Bashir.
However, the suspect’s body, which had injuries on the hands and neck, was taken to the Longisa County Referral Hospital mortuary for preservation, the same facility where the bodies of the four children he murdered had been moved.
Also, police are yet to discover the motive behind the murders.
