Suspect in Rebecca Cheptegei’s Murder Dies from Injuries

The man accused of setting Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei on fire, resulting in her death, has also succumbed to his injuries.

Dickson Ndiema, Cheptegei’s ex-boyfriend, died from 30% burns at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, Kenya.

Ndiema had been charged with Cheptegei’s murder after allegedly dousing her with petrol and setting her alight during a dispute over land ownership. Cheptegei, 33, suffered 80% burns and passed away last week due to multiple organ failure.

The incident occurred on September 1 at Cheptegei’s home in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya, where neighbors reported hearing a loud argument before finding Cheptegei engulfed in flames. Despite efforts to save her, Cheptegei died on Wednesday night, and Ndiema’s death was confirmed by hospital officials on Thursday.