Collins Jumaisi Khalusha (born February 3, 1991) is a Kenyan suspected serial killer, who escaped police custody in August 2024.
Collins Jumaisi Khalusha' | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 3, 1991 [1] |
| Occupation | motorcycle taxi driver (former) [2] |
| Spouse |
Imelda Judith Khalenya
(m. 2021; died 2022) |
He was arrested after 10 bodies were discovered in Nairobi. He allegedly confessed to the murder of 42 women, including his wife, Imelda Judith Khalenya. He escaped police custody along with twelve undocumented Eritrean migrants, after being allegedly assisted by insiders. Eight officers, who were on duty at the time have since been suspended. Kalusha pleaded not-guilty to manslaughter, with his lawyer claiming he was tortured to falsely confess.[4][5]
Early life
editKhalusha was born in Vihiga County on February 3, 1991, to Margaret Rose Jumaisi. After his father died in 1995, he moved with his mother and three siblings to Migori County.[1]
Alleged crimes
editKhalusha allegedly murdered 42 women, ranging in age between 18 and 30, over a two-year period, with the first being his wife, Imelda Judith Khalenya.[2]
Arrest and escape from police custody
editKhalusha was arrested in July 2024, after ten bodies and multiple body parts were discovered in plastic bags in Nairobi. Two others, Amos Momanyi and Moses Ogembo were arrested after they were found with mobile phones allegedly belonging to some of the deceased. On 20 August 2024 Khalusha escaped from Gigiri Police Station with 12 Eritreans, who were detained for illegal immigration. They reportedly cut through wire mesh at approximately 03:00 They then climbed a perimeter wall to escape.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Wallah, Franklin. "Kware Killings: Prime Suspect Collins Jumaisi Khalusha's Family Speaks". Citizen Digital. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
- ^ a b c O'Driscoll, Sean. "Who is Collins Jumaisi Khalusha? Suspected Killer of 42 Women Escapes". Newsweek.com. Newsweek. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
- ^ Otieno, Steve. "Kware killings: 'My last moments with my dear daughter'". Nation. Nation. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
- ^ "Suspected serial killer escapes from police custody in Kenya's Nairobi". Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
- ^ Wafula, Ian. "Kenyan police accused of helping suspected serial killer escape". BBC. BBC. Retrieved 21 August 2024.