The family of the late businesswoman Monica Kimani is still ailing from the loss of their kin, even after the conclusion of the 6-year-old case.
In a ruling passed by Judge Nzioka on Wednesday, March 13, the main suspect in the murder of Monica, Joseph Irungu, famously known as Jowie, was sentenced to death.
Speaking moments before the sentencing, Justice Grace Nzioka outlined how various members of the victim’s family were affected following her death.
In a report, Monica’s mother is said to have suffered prolonged depression and a stroke, months after the death of her only daughter.
“During the interview with the deceased mother, the probation officer was forced to pause several times as she kept breaking down and wailing, to allow her to come down,” Justice Nzioka noted.
The deceased’s mother had also recommended a death sentence to the accused, expressing the trauma, as she tried to come to terms with the fact that someone brutally murdered her daughter.
“The father is reported to have indicated that the extensive media coverage impeded the emotional healing,” Justice Nzioka added.
The report further noted that Monica’s younger brother secluded himself from the public and quit frequent appearances in public spaces as a result of the trauma experienced following his sister’s murder.
“He ceased watching the news, limited his movements, never went to public places and only now does online jobs.”
Jowie Irungu, who was the main suspect in the gruesome murder of Monica Kimani was sentenced to death, after a thorough analysis of evidence provided in the case.
Justice Nzioka stated that she took into account how the killing was carried out, the severity of the offence, and the character of the accused as she made the ruling.
According to the probation officer assigned to the case, the accused manifested double personality traits and constantly used anger and aggression to control other people.
The officer further described Jowie as a thrill seeker, impulsive and manifesting anti-social behaviours manifested by living on the edge of life.
