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Church warden commits suicide after Ksh19.1m theft was uncovered by priest

UK:   A church treasurer who stole over Ksh19124000 (£140,000) from organizations she volunteered for after amassing huge, secret debts killed herself when her deceit was discovered, an inquest heard.

Jill Gover, 54, was a respected and trusted member of her local community, serving as a church warden, book keeper for the village hall and a trustee for a wealthy colleague's trust fund.

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