Court lets police hold actress Regina Re over mother’s murder in Loresho
A Nairobi court on Monday gave detectives 10 days to hold actress Regina Wambui Gitau and three relatives. Her mother, Dorita Lasinder Macharia, 86, was found with a deep neck wound in her Loresho home.
Actress and former TV host Regina Wambui Gitau, known as Regina Re, will stay in custody for 10 days. Three relatives will be held with her. The four will remain at Gigiri Police Station while detectives investigate the killing of her 86-year-old mother, Dorita Lasinder Macharia. The Eastleigh Voice named the suspects as Regina Wambui Macharia Gitao, Thandie Malaika Wanjiku Gitao, Immanuel Walgwe Munyeki and Alton Jimmy Macharia. They are being investigated for murder and have not been charged or convicted. Detectives had asked for 15 days. According to Kenyans.co.ke, Magistrate Barbara Akinyi granted 10, saying the probe was at an early and sensitive stage. Police told the court that releasing the suspects could put the investigation at risk, including through contact with witnesses. Investigating officer Police Constable David Njoroge told the court that the woman was found dead in her house at Loresho Ridge Estate on the night of October 30, the Eastleigh Voice reported. She had a deep cut on the left side of her neck. Police say she had earlier argued with her granddaughter, Thandie, after finding her in her bedroom with her…
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