A lawyer representing Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, accused by Kenyan police of being a serial killer, has alleged that his client was tortured into confessing.
According to reports, Khalusha, 33, purportedly confessed to the murder of 42 women, including his wife, following his arrest in Nairobi. His detention came after nine mutilated bodies were discovered at an abandoned quarry.
The prosecution refuted claims of mistreatment, asserting Khalusha’s confession was voluntary. The court, allowing a one-month extension for investigations, saw Khalusha appear but remain silent, handcuffed.
His lawyer, John Maina Ndegwa, criticized the confession’s validity, suggesting his client was coerced under duress.
Khalusha was apprehended at a bar during the Euro 2024 final, subsequently leading officers to his residence near the crime scene. Police recovered multiple phones, a laptop, IDs, and women’s clothing.
The discovery has prompted public shock and condemnation, highlighting concerns over police conduct amid ongoing investigations into alleged human rights abuses.
The Mukuru quarry, now a crime scene, remains cordoned off as authorities investigate the murders of victims aged 18 to 30, all reportedly killed similarly.
The case has intensified scrutiny on law enforcement practices in Kenya, already under scrutiny for handling recent protests.
