Detectives have launched a manhunt for a suspect accused of brutally murdering his girlfriend before stuffing her body into a sack and abandoning it by the roadside.
The suspect, identified as Raiden Muriithi, is wanted in connection with the death of Joy Kanini, a pastor’s daughter who had earlier been reported missing.
According to reports, Joy’s body was discovered stuffed inside a sack and dumped by the roadside, sending shockwaves through her family, friends, and the wider community.
The deceased had recently secured a job after graduating from Nyeri National Polytechnic and was said to be focused on building her future and advancing her career.
Friends and relatives described her as hardworking, ambitious, and full of promise, noting that she was beginning to make significant strides in life before her dreams were tragically cut short.
“She was too young to die. She was an alumna of Nyeri Polytechnic and a resident of the Classic area, Nyeri County. She was just beginning to rise with her hustle, but premature death in the hands of someone she trusted landed her where we found her,” one of her close associates wrote.
Police have appealed to members of the public with any information that could help trace the suspect to report to the nearest police station or contact investigators.
Below are photos of the murder suspect.
