Fresh details have emerged surrounding the killing of 86-year-old Lasinder Dorita Macharia at her Loresho Ridge residence, with neighbours recounting the alarming words her granddaughter allegedly shouted moments after discovering her grandmother seriously injured.
According to accounts from people who responded to the commotion on October 30, 2026, Thandie Malaika Wanjiku emerged from the house raising an alarm, repeatedly shouting, “Cucu is bleeding!”
Her cries reportedly attracted neighbours and close friends who rushed to the residence to establish what had happened. Those who entered the house allegedly found Dorita lying in a pool of blood, with serious injuries around her neck.
The accounts have also attracted attention following revelations contained in court documents presented by investigating officer Police Constable David Njoroge.
In a report published by Pulse Kenya on Monday, November 9, detectives are investigating allegations that attempts were made to remove possible evidence from the house after the incident.
Investigators are examining claims that Dorita’s daughter, actress Regina Re, and her son Jimmy allegedly attempted to clean blood from the floor and her body. The allegations have not been established as facts.
Detectives are also investigating reports that three knives recovered from the kitchen appeared to have been washed. A blood-stained towel was reportedly discovered near an outdoor laundry sink.
Another aspect under investigation involves allegations that Thandie changed her clothes following the incident and later directed officers to where she had allegedly hidden the garments. The clothing is expected to undergo forensic examination.
The investigation has also established that Dorita was discovered with extensive injuries despite reports that her body appeared to have been washed.
A postmortem conducted by government pathologist Dr Bernard Midia at Lee Funeral Home on November 3 established that she died from excessive bleeding caused by multiple stab wounds to the neck.
The examination documented approximately 20 sharp-force injuries across her face, neck and arms, alongside a fracture to her left upper arm.
Regina, Jimmy, Thandie and Immanuel Walgwe Munyeki were being held at Gigiri Police Station as detectives continued investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.