Ex-boyfriend who 'set on fire' Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei pictured for first time following horrific attack
Rebecca Cheptegei died from her burns at just 33-years-old
Photos of the man accused of setting fire to Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei have been shared for the first time since she was attacked.
Cheptegei, 33, died after suffering extensive burns in the attack which took place on Sunday (September 1), just weeks after she competed at Paris 2024.
According to authorities in north-west Kenya, where Cheptegei lived, the Olympian was targeted after she returned home from church with her two daughters.
Rebecca Cheptegei competing in Paris 2024 (Jiang Qiming/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images)
Chilling footage shows woman walking with boyfriend moments before he allegedly killed her
Dr Kimani Mbugua, a consultant at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, said Cheptegei's 'severe' burns led to multiple organ failure, which ultimately resulted in her death.
Her ex-boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, is accused of being responsible for the attack, and was also admitted to hospital with burns.
His condition was described as 'improving and stable'.
As tributes continue to flood in for Cheptegei, the first images of Ndiema have come to light.
Taken from social media, one photo shows Ndiema looking at the camera while dressed in a beige jacket with an American flag embroidered on the front.
Jeremiah Ole Kosiom, the Trans Nzoia County Police Commander, has alleged Ndiema poured petrol on Cheptegei before setting fire to her.
Images of Ndiema have been shared from social media (Facebook)
According to the Kenyan newspaper The Standard, he said: "The couple were heard quarrelling outside their house. During the altercation, the boyfriend was seen pouring a liquid on the woman before burning her.
"The suspect was also caught by the fire and sustained serious burns."
Cheptegei has been remembered as 'very supportive' by her father, Joseph Cheptegei, who also expressed concerns for her children's futures in the wake of her death.
Uganda's athletics federation also paid tribute to Cheptegei in a post on Twitter, saying: "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei early this morning who tragically fell victim to domestic violence.
"As a federation, we condemn such acts and call for justice. May her soul rest In Peace."
Rebecca Cheptegei died after suffering burns on 80 percent of her body (Getty/China News Service)
Donald Rukare, the head of Uganda's Olympic committee, also condemned the move as he posted: "This was a cowardly and senseless act that has led to the loss of a great athlete. Her legacy will continue to endure."
Joseph has called for justice in the case, criticizing the fact that Ndiema is 'still free' after the attack. Police have said an investigation into Cheptegei's passing is underway.
Kenya’s sports minister has also called for authorities to do more generally to combat gender-based violence. In 2022, a national survey revealed that at least 34 percent of women in Kenya said they had experienced physical violence.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, please know that you are not alone. You can talk in confidence 24 hours a day to the national domestic violence helpline on 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) 24/7. You can find a list of local resources here.Featured Image Credit: Getty/China News Service/Getty/FERENC ISZA
Topics: Africa, Crime, Domestic Abuse, World News
Woman caught moment boyfriend shot her in phone video before he pretended he was saving her life by taking her to hospital
Ielly Gabriele Alves died in Brazil in November 2023
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A chilling video filmed by a 23-year-old woman caught the moment her boyfriend fired a fatal shot at her.
Ielly Gabriele Alves died in Brazil on November 4, 2023, after suffering the gunshot wound.
When an investigation into her death was launched by police, her boyfriend, Diego Fonseca Borges, claimed Ielly had lost her life after being shot by a group of armed men.
Alves died from the gunshot wound. (X)
Borges alleged he'd been driving with Ielly, and that the men had been trying to mug them when the shooting took place.
He then rushed her to hospital, making it appear to doctors that Borges was doing what he could to try and save Ielly from the armed men.
Speaking to Globo News at the time, local police chief Ulisses Cortez said: "He even hugged [Ielly's] body and promised her mother that he would find the men responsible for her killing and make him pay."
However, when police began to notice several inconsistencies in Borges' story, they began to investigate further.
According to Globo, Borges was unable to explain exactly where the alleged shooting took place or exactly what happened. Experts also realized the bullet entry hole on Ielly's body did not match his version of events.
As the investigation continued, Ielly's aunt turned her phone over to the police and they discovered a video which had been filmed on Ielly's phone.
You can see the video here:
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The video was filmed at a house in the Goiás region, about 100 miles from Brasilia, and showed Borges watching through a window while having a conversation with Ielly, who was behind the camera.
A few minutes later, Borges pointed a gun in Ielly's direction and held it towards her for a few moments as she laughed.
Borges then pulled the trigger, striking Ielly and causing the phone to fall to the ground.
Borges was charged with qualified homicide, though he argued he'd thought the gun was out of ammunition.
As the investigation continued, police learned the couple had allegedly had a 'troubled relationship', and that Ielly had opened up to her friends about alleged violence she'd suffered from Borges.
"They advised her to end it,” one of the officers told Globo.
Ielly's mother, Olesiane Alves da Silva, added that Ielly hadn't wanted to see Borges any more, but that he 'wanted to talk to her' on the day the shooting took place.
"She even heated up a plate of food for him here at home [before they left]. She said: mom, I'm going over there and I'll be right back," she said.
UNILAD has contacted Brazil police for updates on the case.
Rebecca Cheptegei died from her burns at just 33-years-old
Photos of the man accused of setting fire to Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei have been shared for the first time since she was attacked.
Cheptegei, 33, died after suffering extensive burns in the attack which took place on Sunday (September 1), just weeks after she competed at Paris 2024.
According to authorities in north-west Kenya, where Cheptegei lived, the Olympian was targeted after she returned home from church with her two daughters.
Rebecca Cheptegei competing in Paris 2024 (Jiang Qiming/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images)Chilling footage shows woman walking with boyfriend moments before he allegedly killed her
Dr Kimani Mbugua, a consultant at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, said Cheptegei's 'severe' burns led to multiple organ failure, which ultimately resulted in her death.
Her ex-boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, is accused of being responsible for the attack, and was also admitted to hospital with burns.
His condition was described as 'improving and stable'.
As tributes continue to flood in for Cheptegei, the first images of Ndiema have come to light.
Taken from social media, one photo shows Ndiema looking at the camera while dressed in a beige jacket with an American flag embroidered on the front.
Jeremiah Ole Kosiom, the Trans Nzoia County Police Commander, has alleged Ndiema poured petrol on Cheptegei before setting fire to her.
Images of Ndiema have been shared from social media (Facebook)According to the Kenyan newspaper The Standard, he said: "The couple were heard quarrelling outside their house. During the altercation, the boyfriend was seen pouring a liquid on the woman before burning her.
"The suspect was also caught by the fire and sustained serious burns."
Cheptegei has been remembered as 'very supportive' by her father, Joseph Cheptegei, who also expressed concerns for her children's futures in the wake of her death.
Uganda's athletics federation also paid tribute to Cheptegei in a post on Twitter, saying: "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei early this morning who tragically fell victim to domestic violence.
"As a federation, we condemn such acts and call for justice. May her soul rest In Peace."
Rebecca Cheptegei died after suffering burns on 80 percent of her body (Getty/China News Service)Donald Rukare, the head of Uganda's Olympic committee, also condemned the move as he posted: "This was a cowardly and senseless act that has led to the loss of a great athlete. Her legacy will continue to endure."
Joseph has called for justice in the case, criticizing the fact that Ndiema is 'still free' after the attack. Police have said an investigation into Cheptegei's passing is underway.
Kenya’s sports minister has also called for authorities to do more generally to combat gender-based violence. In 2022, a national survey revealed that at least 34 percent of women in Kenya said they had experienced physical violence.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, please know that you are not alone. You can talk in confidence 24 hours a day to the national domestic violence helpline on 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) 24/7. You can find a list of local resources here.Featured Image Credit: Getty/China News Service/Getty/FERENC ISZA
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Woman caught moment boyfriend shot her in phone video before he pretended he was saving her life by taking her to hospital
Ielly Gabriele Alves died in Brazil in November 2023
Warning: Contains content some viewers may find upsetting
A chilling video filmed by a 23-year-old woman caught the moment her boyfriend fired a fatal shot at her.
Ielly Gabriele Alves died in Brazil on November 4, 2023, after suffering the gunshot wound.
When an investigation into her death was launched by police, her boyfriend, Diego Fonseca Borges, claimed Ielly had lost her life after being shot by a group of armed men.
Alves died from the gunshot wound. (X)Borges alleged he'd been driving with Ielly, and that the men had been trying to mug them when the shooting took place.
He then rushed her to hospital, making it appear to doctors that Borges was doing what he could to try and save Ielly from the armed men.
Speaking to Globo News at the time, local police chief Ulisses Cortez said: "He even hugged [Ielly's] body and promised her mother that he would find the men responsible for her killing and make him pay."
However, when police began to notice several inconsistencies in Borges' story, they began to investigate further.
According to Globo, Borges was unable to explain exactly where the alleged shooting took place or exactly what happened. Experts also realized the bullet entry hole on Ielly's body did not match his version of events.
As the investigation continued, Ielly's aunt turned her phone over to the police and they discovered a video which had been filmed on Ielly's phone.
You can see the video here:
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The video was filmed at a house in the Goiás region, about 100 miles from Brasilia, and showed Borges watching through a window while having a conversation with Ielly, who was behind the camera.
A few minutes later, Borges pointed a gun in Ielly's direction and held it towards her for a few moments as she laughed.
Borges then pulled the trigger, striking Ielly and causing the phone to fall to the ground.
Borges was charged with qualified homicide, though he argued he'd thought the gun was out of ammunition.
As the investigation continued, police learned the couple had allegedly had a 'troubled relationship', and that Ielly had opened up to her friends about alleged violence she'd suffered from Borges.
"They advised her to end it,” one of the officers told Globo.
Ielly's mother, Olesiane Alves da Silva, added that Ielly hadn't wanted to see Borges any more, but that he 'wanted to talk to her' on the day the shooting took place.
"She even heated up a plate of food for him here at home [before they left]. She said: mom, I'm going over there and I'll be right back," she said.
UNILAD has contacted Brazil police for updates on the case.
