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Why businessman Ediot shot, killed lawyer wife before 28th birthday

Ediot Odhiambo
      The Suspect Erastus Ediot Odhiambo who allegedly killed his wife, Lawyer Linda Irungu Wanjiku in Buru-Buru over domestic quarrel. Police sought he be remanded until December 23rd to complete investigations before taking plea. He appeared before the Makadara Acting Principal Magistrate Eunice Nyutu on 15th December. PHOTO: PKEMOI NG’ENOH

The sudden and cruel death of curvaceous lawyer Linda Wanjiku Irungu hit her friends like a thunderbolt.

Shiko, as she was popularly known by close associates, was partying with her mostly unmarried, trendy and middle-aged female pals at a restaurant in Kilimani at around 8pm on that fateful night before heading to another popular joint in the same neighbourhood for more drinks.

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