By KPC Reporter
Police in the United States are investigating a homicide incident allegedly involving Kenyans.
The incident occurred at 2700 block of Stone Place in the village of Kent Apartments, New Castle on Friday.
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“Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were contacted by the employer of 31-year-old Tracy Nyariki, who was concerned after she failed to report to work for several days,” a homicide report seen by KPC says.
The officers responded to Tracy’s apartment; however, they were unable to locate her.
“During their investigation, they uncovered several suspicious circumstances that raised concerns about her safety and well-being,” the report says.
After all attempts to find or contact her were unsuccessful, a Gold Alert was issued.
Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Unit were notified and assumed the investigation.
“Through investigative efforts, detectives identified 32 year-old, Nobert Matara as a potential person of interest,” the report says.
On Saturday, December 21, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the detectives sought assistance from the Aberdeen Police Department to locate Tracy Nyariki, Nobert Matara, and Nobert’s vehicle.
Detectives from the New Castle County Special Investigations Squad and the Aberdeen Police Department located Matara and his vehicle in the 1100 block of South Philadelphia Boulevard.
“During the investigation, dismembered human remains were found in Matara’s vehicle, resulting in his immediate arrest,” the report adds.
The report did not disclose the relationship between the victim and the suspect.
The suspect was taken to a holding facility in Maryland and is awaiting extradition to Delaware.
Once transferred, he will be arraigned various charges including felony count of murder first degree.
“Additional charges may be filed against Nobert Matara as evidence continues to be collected in this ongoing investigation,” police said.
