Investigators in Massachusetts are working with authorities in Kenya to locate a murder suspect after a woman’s body was discovered in a Boston Logan International Airport parking garage, according to reports.
The body of a Whitman woman was found in the Central Parking garage at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, according to Massachusetts State Police spokesperson Dave Procopio. She was later identified as 31-year-old Margaret Mbitu, who was reported missing by her family on Monday.
Mbitu was a nurse and was last seen leaving work in Halifax.
“Evidence indicates that she was the victim of a homicide,” Procopio said.
Investigators identified 40-year-olr Kevin Kangethe as a suspect in the case. Procopio said detectives have obtained a warrant for his arrest and are working with law enforcement in Kenya to find him.
“The investigation indicates that Kangethe and Ms. Mbitu knew each other and that the homicide was not a random act. There is no threat to the public or to Logan Airport travelers,” Procopio said.
The arrest warrant documentation indicates that Mbitu and Kangethe were dating.
It also indicates that investigators observed large slash wounds on Mbitu’s face and neck, as well as a puncture wound on her side.
“They observed a large amount of blood inside the vehicle,” the warrant application states.
Kangethe bought airline tickets to Kenya early on Tuesday morning, the document reveals.
Police say Kangethe was seen on surveillance video driving into the Logan Airport parking garage, entering the terminal area and then checking into a flight bound for Kenya.
Mbitu’s cousin, George Kamau, remembers her as a loving person who always looked to help others. “She loved to be with family members and friends. That’s a reflection of who she was,” he said.
Kamau and Mbitu’s family are keeping faith that justice will be served.
“We want justice for Maggie, and we will not rest until that is done,” Kamau said.
Former state trooper Todd McGee believes that extradition should be possible since the U.S. and Kenya have friendly relations.
“If there’s enough information that our authorities here in the U.S. can pass onto the Kenyan authorities, they may be able to make an arrest rather swiftly,” McGee said.
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