True Crime Kenya D.M. Nur
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True Crime Kenya examines Kenyan crimes and cases through the art of storytelling. Each episode takes listeners on a thrilling journey through riveting stories of crime, investigation, and justice in this East African nation. Welcome to True Crime Kenya!
🎤 Written & Narrated by @thisisdeemnur
🖥 Produced by @wearepitchr
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S01 E10 - Dr James Ng’ang’a Muiruri
This is the story of Dr James Nganga Muiruri: a promising young man, whose future was shattered after a fateful night out.
Credits:
Cover Art
F.Nur, PitchR Media
Editing/Production
F. Nur, PitchR Media
Theme Song
"Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)
News Credits & Clips:
The Daily Nationhttps://nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/lifestyle/prison-diary-former-officer-revisits-killing-of-ex-mp-s-son-1047582
The Daily NationMymurder trial left many unanswered questions | Nation
The Standardhttps://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2000105765/officer-convicted-as-co-accused-freed-in-ex-mp-s-son-murder
Nation
https://nation.africa/kenya/news/officer-to-die-for-killing-doctor-955762 -
S01 E09 - The Thika Bank Heist (Part 2)
On Part 2 of The Thika Bank Heist, join us as we find out exactly who these robbers were, what motivated their daring venture and what happened after they finally got their hands on the prize.
Credits:
Cover Art
F.Nur, PitchR Media
Editing/Production
F. Nur, PitchR Media
Theme Song
"Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)
News Credits & Clips:
KTN NEWS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMEd-l7-hzo
BUSINESS DAILY
https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/news/it-s-normal-suspects-father-says-of-sh52-million-kcb-thika-heist-2179638
THE STAR
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2017-11-27-learned-suspects-in-kcb-thika-heist-deny-charges-remain-in-custody/
THE STANDARD
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/news/article/2001261718/scoring-as-in-high-school-could-not-keep-them-out-of-crime
NTV KENYA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX6GOAypcaM -
S01 E08 - The Thika Bank Heist (Part 1)
In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, we explore the story of the Thika Bank Heist. Inspired by the plot of a popular Hollywood movie, a close group of friends meticulously crafted a plan to infiltrate one of the most secure financial institutions in Thika. Drawing from the cinematic genius of heist films, they employed a combination of cunning strategy and brazen audacity to execute a robbery that would go down in Kenyan history.
Credits:
Cover Art
F.Nur, PitchR Media
Editing/Production
F. Nur, PitchR Media
Theme Song
"Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)
News Credits & Clips:
Nation Africa Online
https://nation.africa/kenya/news/behind-the-sh52-million-thika-kcb-bank-robbery-mystery--483202
Business Daily Africa https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/news/it-s-normal-suspects-father-says-of-sh52-million-kcb-thika-heist-2179638
Citizen Digital
https://www.citizen.digital/news/police-seize-equipment-used-in-thika-kcb-bank-heist-183095
The Star
https://www.the-star.co.ke/counties/central/2019-03-14-30-witnesses-to-testify-against-thika-bank-heist-suspects/
Youtube – The Wicked Edition with Dr
Kingori
https://www.youtube.com/watch?embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fglarity.app%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fglarity.app&source_ve_path=MzY4NDIsMzY4NDIsMzY4NDIsMTY0OTksMjg2NjQsMTY0NTAz&feature=emb_share&v=FQpkQ49x6ag
Capital News
https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2017/11/3-suspects-in-thika-bank-robbery-due-in-court-sh17-6mn-recovered/
REDDIT COMMENTS
https://www.reddit.com/r/Kenya/comments/tf2zcz/kcb_thika_heist/?rdt=54242
CITIZEN DIGITAL
https://www.citizen.digital/news/police-seize-equipment-used-in-thika-kcb-bank-heist-183095
NATION AFRICA
https://nation.africa/kenya/news/behind-the-sh52-million-thika-kcb-bank-robbery-mystery--483202
HOT 96FM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtUJ57WT9Yk
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bank_Job
TWITTER/X
https://twitter.com/RBudhdev/status/934386042446270465 -
S01 E07 - Keagan Githua
This is the heartbreaking story of Keagan Githua, a beloved 24 year old whose life was tragically cut short by a senseless crime of opportunity. Keagan's story is one of promise, lost opportunity, and the permanent stain violence leaves on innocent lives, reminding us of the fragility of our existence.
Credits:
Cover Art
F.Nur, PitchR Media
Editing/Production
F. Nur, PitchR Media
Theme Song
"Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)
News Credits & Clips:
Ridgeways Baptist Church youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPPQuegIdq4
The Daily Nationhttps://nation.africa/kenya/counties/kiambu/revealed-student-17-main-suspect-in-murder-of-keagan-githua-at-ridgeways-4030132
The Star
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2022-11-15-four-suspects-linked-to-murder-of-keagan-githua-in-ridgeways-arrested/
Citizen Digitalhttps://www.citizen.digital/news/prime-suspect-in-keagan-githuas-murder-arrested-n309697
Kenyans.Co.Ke
https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/82019-dci-reveals-how-matatu-stage-attendant-targeted-keagan-githua
Swala Nyetihttps://swalanyeti.co.ke/news/article/5374/4-suspects-linked-to-gruesome-murder-of-keagan-githua-in-ridgeways-arrested
Pulse Live Kenyahttps://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/suspects-linked-to-death-of-strathmore-university-graduate-keagan-githua-arrested/1sq6c2d
Capital FMhttps://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/suspects-linked-to-death-of-strathmore-university-graduate-keagan-githua-arrested/1sq6c2d
Tuko Newshttps
https://www.tuko.co.ke/kenya/483696-githuraimatatu-state-attendant-arrested-nairobi-graduants-murder-in/
K24 TVhttps://www.k24tv.co.ke/news/keagan-githuas-killer-arrested-86847/
The Nairobi Reviewhttps://nairobireview.africa/prime-suspect-keagan-githuas-murder-arrested/
The Standardhttps://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/features/article/2001460661/deadly-boda-boda-riding-thugs-on-the-loose-in-city-urban-areas
The Standardhttps://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/features/article/2001460661/deadly-boda-boda-riding-thugs-on-the-loose-in-city-urban-areas
Lynn Ngugi Showhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAqwr_z9jcw -
S01 E06 - Rahab Karisa
This is the story of Rahab Karisa:
In this heart-wrenching episode, we explore a shocking murder that rocked the country and sparked a chilling question: Can we ever fully vet the people we invite to work in our homes? Join us as we explore the devastating consequences of misplaced trust in this haunting story.
Credits:
Cover Art
F.Nur, PitchR Media
Editing/Production
F. Nur, PitchR Media
Theme Song
"Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)
News Credits & Clips:
LinkedIn
https://ke.linkedin.com/in/rahab-karisa-78082799
The Nairobian
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/thenairobian/news/article/2001478369/killer-maid-suspect-in-kilifi-chief-officer-murder-arrested
Citizen Digital
https://www.citizen.digital/news/house-help-suspected-of-killing-kilifi-chief-officer-rahab-karisa-arraigned-n324372
CITIZEN TV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsrIphMgSWk
Nairobi Wire
https://nairobiwire.com/2023/07/rahab-karisa-murder-househelp-confesses.html
NATION TV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI69P0DcJ14
Nation Media
https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/kilifi/house-help-linked-to-rahab-karisa-stabbing-bought-mother-shopping-then-fled-towards-uganda-4317464
Tuko News
https://www.tuko.co.ke/kenya/counties/514730-rahab-karisa-5-photos-kilifi-county-officer-allegedly-killed-by-house-help/
Pulse
https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/local/kilifi-officer-rahab-karisas-husband-uncovers-househelps-motive-for-stabbing-her/ymtfg3v
People Daily
https://www.pd.co.ke/news/suspected-murderer-detained-as-new-details-emerge-193109/
KENYA NEWS AGENCY
https://www.kenyanews.go.ke/sombre-mood-as-mourners-call-for-justice-for-slain-kilifi-chief-officer/
Facebook
https://web.facebook.com/mmera.maxwel/?_rdc=1&_rdr
KENYANS.CO.KE
https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/91500-autopsy-results-detail-how-killifi-chief-officer-was-murdered -
S01 E05 - Kevin Matundura
This is the story of Kevin Matundura:
A cautionary tale about the intersection of youth and poor decision-making, and how one person's choices can irreversibly shape their destiny.
*This podcast episode discusses a true crime case involving a non-descriptive incident of sexual assault. While we approach this topic with sensitivity and discretion, we wish to forewarn listeners that it may be distressing for some. Listener discretion is advised*
Credits:
Cover Art
F.Nur, PitchR Media
Editing/Production
F. Nur, PitchR Media
Theme Song
"Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)
News Credits & Clips:
Standard Media https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/counties/article/2001467131/man-who-fell-in-love-with-house-help-during-robbery-sentenced-to-death
Daily Nation
https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/nakuru/death-sentence-for-robber-who-fell-in-love-with-victim-4123692
Tuko News
https://www.tuko.co.ke/kenya/494649-nakuru-man-fell-love-house-robbery-incident-jailed-life/
Daily Nation
https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/nakuru/puzzle-of-armed-robber-who-fell-in-love-with-his-victim-4091058
Citizen Digital
https://www.citizen.digital/news/two-thugs-face-long-jail-term-after-one-asked-female-victim-to-meet-him-at-restaurant-after-robbery-n312943
Mtaa Wangu
Nakuru
https://www.citizen.digital/news/two-thugs-face-long-jail-term-after-one-asked-female-victim-to-meet-him-at-restaurant-after-robbery-n312943
Nairobi Wire
https://nairobiwire.com/2023/02/death-sentence-for-armed-robber-who-asked-victim-out-on-a-date.html
The Star
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/realtime/2023-02-15-two-men-handed-death-sentences-for-robbery-with-violence/
TV 47
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3F6eASc2kc
Faculty of Law Blogs/ University of Oxford
https://blogs.law.ox.ac.uk/research-and-subject-groups/death-penalty-research-unit/blog/2022/06/death-penalty-kenya-punishment