• Friday, 20 September 2024
John Matara reveals why he divorced his wife

John Matara reveals why he divorced his wife

John Matara, the main suspect in the murder of 26-year-old Starlet Wahu, revealed to detectives intricate details of his past life, explaining that he was once married and sired one child.

Reports indicated that the marriage did not last as he divorced his wife over a domestic dispute. He, however, did not reveal details of his wife and her whereabouts. 

Nonetheless, police predict that the woman may come forward to shed light on the alleged serial killer's past, his behaviour and the intrigues behind their marriage and divorce. 

Her statements may assist detectives in understanding the motive of Matara's actions after he was accused of targeting and conning women with substantial incomes, torturing and assaulting them before attempting to murder them.

If the former wife also breaks her silence, police may treat her as a key witness under a witness protection program as they continue to gather evidence against the once-upon-a-time reggae musician with a murky past. 

Notably, Matara's family declined to comment on his troubled past and the recent charges pressed against him. 

The suspect is currently detained at Industrial Area Police Station for 21 days as police seek to complete investigations levelled against him in the murder and extortion case of Instagram influencer and businesswoman, Starlet Wahu. 

During interrogation, he further claimed that he did not kill Wahu as alleged. According to Matara, he stabbed Wahu on the thigh and not the chest and head as reported.

Matara was also accused of sexually assaulting and robbing victims of their money from their mobile and bank accounts. Several women have since surfaced and filed reports, accusing him of committing the crimes.

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