Bomet: 52-Year-Old Man Stabbed to Death in Suspected Love Triangle
- A love triangle in Bomet turned tragic when 52-year-old Paul Cheruiyot was fatally stabbed during a heated confrontation
- His body was found in a pool of blood at his sister’s compound, sparking shock and sorrow in the quiet village of Kimuchul
- Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect who fled the scene, leaving behind only a kitchen knife and unanswered questions
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Police in Bomet East Sub-County have launched investigations into the brutal killing of a 52-year-old man in what is believed to be a deadly love triangle dispute.
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The body of the deceased, identified as Paul Cheruiyot, was discovered lying in a pool of blood at his sister’s compound in Kimuchul village on Sunday evening.
How was Bomet man killed?
Stanley Kimutai told TUKO.co.ke that Cheruiyot had earlier engaged in a heated confrontation with another man, alleged to be romantically involved with the same woman.
The argument reportedly escalated, culminating in the suspect fatally stabbing Cheruiyot in the chest before fleeing the scene.
Officers from Chemaner Police Station responded to the incident, recovering a kitchen knife believed to be the murder weapon.
"The item has been secured as evidence to aid ongoing investigations," Kimutai expressed.
Cheruiyot’s body was transferred to Longisa County Referral Hospital mortuary, where a post-mortem examination is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.
Police have since launched a manhunt for the suspect, who remains at large following the tragic incident.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the unfortunate incident to come forward to assist with the investigation.
Social media reactions
Peter Chege
"Love triangle is an understatement. People are being killed in love hexagons."
Kiplangat Sáng
"May his soul rest in eternal peace. Indeed, you've died in the line of duty."
Perpetual Lyndah
"52 years ?? Wazee wapunguze umalayaaa jameni anyway paka Mzee pia hulamba maziwa."
Muraya Jeremih
"Nijikute kwa hiyo kitu inaitwa love triangle. Even if I found my wife red-handed, I would let her go."
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5 killed in Isiolo love triangle drama
In another incident in Bulapesa, Isiolo Town, four children died alongside their mother after they were reportedly set on fire by another woman in a suspected love triangle.
The devastating fire broke out around midnight on July 16, completely consuming the home together with all the lives inside.
Public anxiety grew when it was revealed that the fire had been deliberately set by a woman allegedly seeking revenge due to a romantic entanglement.
In response, outraged community members located the accused, took her life, and set her house ablaze.
Man allegedly kills wife, buries her in toilet
Elsewhere, a man identified as Isaac Kamaja allegedly killed his wife, Rebecca John, by beating her to death before dumping her body in a pit latrine.
Agnes Mwaluko, the couple's neighbour, shared her last encounter with them just hours before the tragic incident.
She disclosed that the suspect was enraged after he allegedly caught his wife in an affair with another man.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
