- When Peter Hezy Peter failed to attend class, his friends and classmates became concerned about his whereabouts
- When they went to look for him at his house, they were met with the devastating sight of his lifeless body on the floor
- A friend later shared their last WhatsApp chats after the Kakamega student had earlier posted a worrying message on Facebook
A family in Kisii county has been thrown into mourning following the death of their university son in Kakamega county.
Source: Facebook
Facebook user Peter Hezy Peter was found dead in his house, sending shockwaves of grief across social media.
The student at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) is believed to have died after an alleged heartbreak.
When did Peter fail to attend university class?
Rodgers Otiso narrated that, according to Peter’s close friend and classmate, Churchill Kipkoech, Peter failed to attend class on Friday, November 21, something that was highly unusual for him.
“Concerned by Peter’s absence, a group of close friends visited his residence. They found the door fastened with a stick, which allowed them to push it open. Inside, they were met with the devastating sight of Peter’s lifeless body, showing signs of self-strangulation using a rope,” he said.
Before his death, the 22-year-old had shared a worrying Facebook post alluding to heartbreak.
Many commented on the post, attempting to console him and understand what he was going through.
Have police launched investigation into Peter’s death?
One of Peter’s friends reached out on WhatsApp, asking what was wrong and hoping to help.
Peter responded that they would talk later, as he was in a bad state, but they never communicated again.
“Churchill added that a day before the incident, Peter had shared troubling posts on his Facebook and WhatsApp statuses, expressing regret about being in a relationship. Churchill responded to the status asking what was wrong, but Peter never replied, the message remained greyed out until his death. It is alleged that Peter had recently suffered heartbreak linked to a love triangle, which friends believe may have contributed to the tragedy,” Otiso added.
Police have launched investigations into the incident, while the university has yet to issue an official communication.
How did netizens react to Peter’s death?
Following the heartbreaking news, social media users flocked to various Facebook posts, penning emotional messages.
Morine Masinde:
“Sasa huyu kijana mbona alijiua? Surely hajui kama madem wamekuwa wengi sana jamani?”
Kijana Ya Moseh:
“When I was in first year I found my then girl with a fourth year on my bed… I smiled. Now I’m dating her mother after dumping her little sister…”
Ànísàh Mwónjà:
“Wueeh… nimewachwa juzi and I can’t take away my life because of someone mwenye sijazaliwa naye. I know nitapata mwingine.”
Steve Lastborn:
“Oh no… I am sorry to say this wadau, kama umekuwa unanicrushia ama otherwise, it’s high time ushughulike tu na maisha yako juu mimi siezani na hiki kinachoendelea.”
Lreene Dacho Mbori:
“I should visit Masinde soon for a mentorship program. Kindly, student leader inbox me or just ask Chuka University how i did it there.”
Charity Kalush:
“Comrades, mapenzi itatumaliza. Kuachwa is not the end of you. Kuna maisha bado. Why take your life? That’s not the solution. Anyway, rest in peace.”
Source: Facebook
Mum receives phone call about daughter’s death
In another story, a mother was shattered after receiving a phone call about the death of her daughter.
Sesethu Enhle Mboz’s mother recalled her daughter’s desperate call in the middle of the night before she was later found dead.
The 19-year-old Nelson Mandela University (NMU) student had opened up to her mother about a heartbreaking issue.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
