Investigators dispute postmortem results of pastor who died at musician Mirugi Dishon's home

The investigation team probing the death of Pastor Elizabeth Wanjiru Githinji at musician Mirugi Dishon's (real name Paul Mathenge Wanderi) home has disputed postmortem results.

Ndegwa Njiru, the musician's lawyer told the court that an autopsy conducted at Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital indicated that Wanjiru died by suicide.

Furthermore, her death was a result of asphyxia- a condition where the body is deprived of oxygen leading to unconsciousness or death.

However, the investigation team led by Corporal Japhet Omutelema, detective based at Kasarani Police Station, sought for custodial orders to have another autopsy conducted and recording of statements from persons of interest in the case.

In defense, Lawyer Njiru said the postmortem was conducted in the presence of the Kasarani-based DCI detective, and two independent pathologists- one from the deceased's family and the other from Dishon's side.

He therefore dismissed possibility of murder, saying that nothing could beat scientific investigations (autopsy) which had "proved" his client was not linked to the pastor's death.

During the March 18 incident, the deceased allegedly traveled from Nakuru to the musician's home in Kahawa West, Nairobi County.

She reportedly intended to mend their relationship.

Dishon is said to have left her in the house doing some cleanup only to return and find her hanging from his wardrobe.

The musician will remain in custody until March 24 when the court will make a ruling on whether to release him on bail.