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Kenya: 3 men face execution for murder of priest

August 25, 2011

Three Kenyan men face the death penalty after being convicted of the brutal 2009 murder of Father Gerry Roche, an Irish missionary priest.

Two other men who had been tried in connection with the priest’s death were found guilty of conveying stolen property, and sentenced to 14 years in prison. Four other suspects were acquitted of charges.

 


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