Bomet Central detectives arrested the prime suspect behind the vicious murder of 45-year-old Rachealine Rutto, whose lifeless body was discovered on March 25, 2025.
The discovery was made by the deceased’s daughter, who had grown increasingly anxious after repeated calls to her mother went unanswered throughout the day.
Driven by concern, she visited her mother’s home, only to be met with a horrifying scene.
Rutto’s body lay on the bed in a pool of blood, bearing deep neck wounds and multiple stab injuries to her arm, chest, and back.
Determined to unravel the mystery behind this cold-blooded crime, detectives launched an intensive probe.
Through forensic trails, the suspect, 28-year-old Wesley Cheruiyot Koech, was eventually smoked out of his hideout in Sailo village, Kipkelion East Sub-County and arrested, police said.
Upon interrogation, Cheruiyot led detectives to his abode, where several incriminating items were recovered.
Among them were the suspected murder weapon, a bloodstained knife wrapped in a cloth, as well as the deceased’s ring and a mobile phone containing disturbing photographs of the body taken by the suspect after the killing.
It was established that the motive behind the heinous act stemmed from a long-standing grudge.
Cheruiyot is said to have harbored resentment after Rutto ended their romantic relationship in 2016, choosing to move on with another man.
Allegedly, Cheruiyot felt betrayed after spending money on her during their time together.
The suspect was arrested for processing pending his court appearance.
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