Shock has gripped Kitui County after a man confessed to killing his own father and secretly burying him in a shallow grave. The chilling revelation came after detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) began probing the mysterious disappearance of the elderly man.
According to preliminary reports, the suspect led investigators to the hidden grave after intense questioning. Residents who gathered at the scene were left in disbelief as officers exhumed the body, bringing to light the tragic end of a man whose family and neighbors had been searching for answers.
The motive behind the killing is yet to be fully established, but sources indicate there may have been long-standing family disputes. Police say the suspect admitted to committing the crime after a heated confrontation with his father.
Local leaders and residents condemned the incident, describing it as a heartbreaking case of betrayal within a family, something that goes against cultural values and human decency.
The suspect is currently in police custody as investigations continue. The body of the deceased was moved to a local morgue for autopsy, as detectives work to piece together the exact circumstances surrounding the shocking act.
This incident has reignited conversations about family conflicts and the need for stronger community intervention before disagreements escalate to violence. For many in Kitui, the tragedy is a grim reminder that sometimes, the greatest threats to life come not from strangers, but from within one’s own home.
