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Originally published by Nation Newstop
February 12, 2026
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Starlet Wahu murder: Sleuth dismisses defence theory of third person at scene

DNA reportedly captured blood samples that did not match main suspect's or the deceased's...
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In the ongoing murder trial of socialite Starlet Wahu, Detective Alex Chokore testified that accused John Matara confessed to stabbing her, dismissing the defence's theory of a third person at the scene. Wahu was found dead in a South B, Nairobi Airbnb apartment barely two hours after checking in with Matara.
- Detective Chokore testified that Matara admitted to the stabbing during interrogation.
- The crime scene in the Papino Apartments showed signs of struggle, with Wahu's clothes torn and personal effects scattered.
- The defence cited a DNA report indicating an unmatched sample, suggesting a third party, but Detective Chokore dismissed this, stating only Matara and Wahu were present.
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