Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) now says it is finalising the probe into the death of Jeff Mwathi after collecting necessary evidence.
In a statement on Thursday, April 6, the agency said its homicide team and crime scene experts have re-visited the scene, conducted a scientific scene reconstruction exercise, and recorded fresh statements from witnesses in a bid to unravel the death mystery.
“Consequently, upon the recommendations of the homicide experts, the body of the deceased has since been exhumed for a fresh autopsy, and toxicological samples obtained in order to establish whether the deceased had taken alcohol prior to the incident and determine its percentage, or any other toxic substances ingested prior to his death.
“Similarly, DNA samples have been obtained from the deceased and persons of interest in this case for comparison, to ascertain whether allegations of sexual molestation before the deceased’s death hold water,” the DCI stated.
DCI on patholigist’s report
The agency further said it is currently waiting for a report from the government pathologist, which will inform part of the final course of action.
“Other aspects of investigations including forensic analysis of CCTV footage obtained from the apartment where the incident occurred and cyber analysis of digital data has also been conducted for a comprehensive probe.
“The Directorate of Criminal Investigations continues to call for patience from the public and the family of the deceased as investigations into this case enter the homestretch,” it added.
Jeff Mwathi, 23, died on February 22, 2023, in unclear circumstances.
In a case that has attracted a lot of public interest, the DCI Director Mohamed Amin, ordered fresh investigations into the young man’s mysterious death.
DJ Fatxo, the prime suspect in the murder probe, has since recorded his statement with the police.
