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‘Justice has been done’: Man who set Ugandan Olympian on fire dies from his own burns
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‘Justice has been done’: Man who set Ugandan Olympian on fire dies from his own burns
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‘Justice has been done’: Man who set Ugandan Olympian on fire dies from his own burns
Description
2 hours ago
The former partner of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who is accused of killing her by dousing her in petrol and setting her on fire, has died from burns sustained during the attack, the Kenyan hospital where he was being treated said on Tuesday. "For the death of the perpetrator, I can say, justice has been done,” said athlete Mildred Cherop.
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‘Justice has been done’: Man who set Ugandan Olympian on fire dies from his own burns01:29 | 2 hours ago
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‘Justice has been done’: Man who set Ugandan Olympian on fire dies from his own burns01:29 | 2 hours ago
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Man flees Australia after pouring hot coffee on 9-month-old baby, police say00:42 | September 9, 2024
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Illegal soil dumping: Oka residents prepare to take matters into their own hands02:50 | September 8, 2024
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‘Justice has been done’: Man who set Ugandan Olympian on fire dies from his own burns01:29 | 2 hours ago
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‘Justice has been done’: Man who set Ugandan Olympian on fire dies from his own burns01:29 | 2 hours ago
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‘Justice has been done’: Man who set Ugandan Olympian on fire dies from his own burns
Description
2 hours ago
The former partner of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who is accused of killing her by dousing her in petrol and setting her on fire, has died from burns sustained during the attack, the Kenyan hospital where he was being treated said on Tuesday. "For the death of the perpetrator, I can say, justice has been done,” said athlete Mildred Cherop.
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