Prime suspect in British businessman Campbell Scott’s murder has died at Kenyatta National Hospital after allegedly stabbing himself.
Suspect’s death raises more questions
Samuel Musembi, who had been on the run, reportedly took his own life while hiding at a friend’s house in Dandora.
Authorities say Musembi drove the vehicle that transported Campbell Scott’s body from Pipeline, Nairobi, to Makongo Forest in Makueni.
The tragic scene in Dandora
Investigators found Musembi unconscious on a bed, with foam from his mouth and blood oozing from his neck.
His friend, who had sheltered him, told police he left for work on Tuesday morning, leaving Musembi alone.
Upon returning, he found the door locked from inside. He forced entry and discovered Musembi in critical condition.
Paramedics rushed Musembi to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital before transferring him to Kenyatta National Hospital, where he died Wednesday morning.
Did he attempt poisoning himself first?
Investigators suspect Musembi first tried poisoning himself. When the poison failed, he allegedly stabbed himself in the neck.
His connection to Campbell Scott’s murder
Days before his death, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) named Musembi among three wanted suspects in Scott’s murder.
Scott, a senior director at FICO, arrived in Nairobi on February 14 for a business conference but disappeared two days later.
His body was found on February 22, dumped in Makongo Forest, Makueni, 140 kilometers from Nairobi.
Ruthless criminal syndicate
Investigators believe Scott fell victim to a gang that preys on foreigners through social media and dating apps.
Reports suggest the syndicate uses Tinder and Facebook to lure wealthy expatriates and tourists into deadly traps.
Victims are ambushed at rented apartments, tortured, and forced to reveal financial details.
In extreme cases, as seen in Scott’s death, they are killed.
Ongoing investigations
Musembi’s death leaves more questions than answers. Detectives continue pursuing the remaining suspects.
Scott’s murder has sparked public outrage, with calls for tighter security to protect foreigners from organized crime.
