Court Orders Exhumation of Slain Orphan's Body for Crucial Second Autopsy
Senior Principal Magistrate Evans Muleka instructed that Safiya’s relative, Hussein Bilal to identify the exact grave to allow exhumation and forensic examination of the victim’s remains...
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A Kenyan court has ordered the exhumation of Safiya Hussein Bilal's remains for a fresh autopsy, seeking crucial forensic evidence in the investigation into her death. This decision aims to secure evidence for the prosecution of those responsible for the orphan's alleged defilement and murder.
- Senior Principal Magistrate Evans Muleka issued the exhumation order during a court session in Daadad on Monday, December 8.
- The Chief Government Pathologist will lead the exhumation and conduct a repeat post-mortem, with specialists from the Government Chemist collecting samples.
- The pathologist who conducted the initial post-mortem, Dr Chweya Arthur, has been ordered to be present during the new examination.
- The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) awaits a complete forensic file to make a final charging decision.
- The matter is scheduled for mention again on December 10, 2025, for updates on the investigation.
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