Ex-British soldier accused of Kenya septic tank murder denied bail
Robert James Purkiss will fight his extradition to Kenya.
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British ex-soldier charged with 2012 murder of Kenyan woman denies meeting her
Robert James Purkiss faces extradition for alleged septic tank killing of Agnes Wanjiru near army training base
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‘I never met her’: British ex-soldier accused of septic tank murder protests innocence
Robert James Purkiss, 38, appeared in a London court earlier this month to declare he does not consent to his extradition to Kenya
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Murdered Kenyan's Niece Calls For UK Ex-soldier's Extradition
The niece of a young Kenyan woman allegedly murdered by a British soldier more than a decade ago urged the UK government Tuesday to extradite the suspect as soon as possible.
International Business Times ·
Healey pledges ‘support’ for probe into soldier’s alleged murder of Kenyan woman
Agnes Wanjiru’s body was found in a septic tank near the British Army’s training base in Nanyuki, Kenya, in 2012.
Evening Standard ·
Niece of Agnes Wanjiru to raise ex-soldier’s extradition with John Healey
The body of Agnes Wanjiru, 21, was found in a septic tank close to a British Army base in Nanyuki, Kenya, two months after she disappeared.
Evening Standard ·
British soldier accused of Kenya septic tank murder named
Robert James Purkiss is accused of a single count of murdering Agnes Wanjiru, according to court documents
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Kenya’s arrest warrant is milestone in Agnes Wanjiru case but lengthy UK process awaits
After 13 years, warrant has been issued for UK suspect, but Robert James Purkiss would need to be extradited to face charges
The Guardian - UK ·
British soldier accused of murdering Kenyan woman Agnes Wanjiru named
Arrest warrant issued for Robert James Purkiss, with Kenyan government seeking his extradition to face charges
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