Autopsy reveals cause of death of seven bodies recovered in Mwingi mass grave
Autopsy reveals cause of death of seven bodies recovered in Mwingi mass grave
An autopsy conducted on seven bodies exhumed from a suspected mass grave in Mwingi, Kitui County, has revealed that the victims died under violent circumstances, with some having been strangled, stabbed and subjected to severe head injuries.
Chief Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor said on Tuesday that the postmortem examinations established that two of the victims died from strangulation, while two others suffered fatal stab wounds to the abdomen.
Three of the bodies were found to have sustained severe head injuries, indicating they may have been assaulted before their deaths.
However, Oduor noted that investigators were unable to determine the exact cause of death for two of the bodies because of the advanced state of decomposition.
“We were unable to establish the cause of death for two of them due to decomposition. Three had stab wounds, with one having head injuries,” Oduor said after the examinations.
The pathologist further disclosed that the identities of all seven victims remain unknown, as no relatives have come forward to claim the bodies since they were recovered.
As a result, the government has continued to hold the remains as investigations into the deaths and the identification process proceed.
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Oduor urged families with missing relatives, or anyone who may have information that could help identify the victims, to visit Government Chemist offices for DNA testing.
He said samples have already been collected and preserved to facilitate DNA matching and sequencing once potential relatives come forward.
In addition to DNA analysis, authorities have collected samples for toxicology examinations to determine whether any chemical substances or toxins may have contributed to the deaths.
The bodies were recovered from a site in Mwingi Town that police suspect may have been used as a dumping ground for murder victims, following a series of similar discoveries in the area over recent weeks.
The case has heightened concern among residents and local leaders, who have called for intensified investigations and increased security as authorities work to establish the identities of the victims and trace those responsible for the killings.
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