An autopsy conducted on the body of the late Joan Nzomo, the lady who fell from the 10th floor of an apartment in Kasarani, Nairobi has revealed the cause of her death.
Government pathologist Dr Peter Ndegwa said the 19-year-old college student died as a result of multiple injuries due to blunt force trauma caused by the fall.
Dr Ndegwa said it was early to ascertain whether the diseased was pushed from the 10th floor or whether it was a case of suicide.
“She died as a result of injuries due to blunt force trauma consistent with a fall from height. That’s my conclusion. Not stab wounds, all of them are from blunt objects consistent with a fall from height,” he explained.
He also confirmed that Nzomo did not have any stab wound on her body.
“So, the issue now is to establish the manner of death whether accidental, suicide of even murder,” stated Dr Ndegwa.
About the Case
Nzomo fell from White House apartment in Thome area on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
Her body was recovered at 3a.m on Saturday outside the building that doubles up as residential and temporary apartment.
It was later established that she was in the company of a man.
Detectives from the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reviewed evidence from the scene and grilled residents and management of the apartment after the body was found.
Homicide detectives who took over the scene found the man unconscious on the floor with eight stab wounds.
The investigating officers collected forensic evidence, personal belongings and secured CCTV footage that will help in the investigations.
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How the 2 Met Before Heading to Kasarani
According to reports, the two met in one of the entertainment joints along Mirema drive in Roysambu, Nairobi.
They were later seen dropping off their friends before heading to the White House apartment where they had a temporary apartment.
Afterwards, Nzomo and the man went to a bar near White House apartment where they continued to drink inside his car.
The two checked into the short stay apartment they had booked on the 10th floor at around 3a.m.
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Speaking on March 3, Nairobi region police commander Adamson Bungei said detectives were waiting for the man to stabilize before he is questioned.
He explained that Gitonga’s statement will be recorded to find out what happened as part of the investigations into the Nzomo’s death.
“For now, he is the main suspect in this incident as we investigate it. He is recuperating well and will be grilled once he is stable,” he said.
Recent Murder Cases
According to police reports, Nzomo’s death brings the total number of women killed in the last two months to more than 20.
Some of the women killed in the recent past are socialite Starlet Wahu Mwangi who was allegedly murdered by John Matara.
Another victim is Rita Waeni Muendo, who was killed at an AirBnB in Roysambu on January 13.
In another case on January 28, Serah Ndunge Musyoki was stabbed to death by his boyfriend in Biafra slums Nairobi.
