Machakos Woman, 21, Kills Her 22-Year-Old Husband Following Domestic Dispute

  • A 21-year-old woman stabbed her 22-year-old husband following a domestic dispute in Matuu township
  • The woman, overwhelmed with frustration, inflicted a fatal wound on her husband's chest before attempting to harm herself
  • After the attack, the woman was hospitalized for self-inflicted injuries and was later taken to the Matuu Police Station on suspicion of murder.
  • The body of the deceased has been transferred to Matuu Level Four mortuary for post-mortem

Machakos – Tragedy has struck the town of Matuu after a 21-year-old woman stabbed her 22-year-old husband following a domestic dispute.

Neighbors of the couple said the woman claimed she was overwhelmed and depressed. (Photo used for illustration) Photo: Simon Maina.
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Why did the Machakos woman kill her husband?

The shocking incident happened while the wife sand overwhelmed with frustration and despair, taking desperate measures.

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A Citizen Digital report revealed that the unnamed woman confronted her husband at their home.

In anger, claiming to be disappointed, the lady stabbed him on the left side of the chest, causing a serious wound that led to his death.

When she realized what she had done, the woman turned the knife on herself, wanting to take her own life as well.

The young woman was found bleeding and was rushed to Matuu Level Four Hospital for treatment, where she was treated and allowed to go home.

He was later escorted to the Matuu Police Station, where he is being detained as a murder suspect awaiting trial.

The body of the deceased has been taken to the Matuu Level Four mortuary, pending an autopsy.

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