Shopping Receipt Uncovers Key Evidence in Eastleigh Murders Case

A simple shopping receipt from a prominent supermarket led detectives to identify a murder victim whose body had been boiled and left at Lang’ata Cemetery.

The woman, Deka Abdinoor Gorone, was last seen leaving her home in California Estate to meet Hashim Dagane Muhumed at a short-stay room in Lavington.

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After checking in, she visited a nearby supermarket and paid for her purchases via mobile money. CCTV footage shows her pocketing a receipt—a small item that would later prove critical in uncovering her identity.

On October 31, police found remains at the cemetery entrance, some bones showing signs of recent boiling with flesh meticulously removed, possibly through chemical treatment. Initial evidence at the scene included a black bag containing body parts and the receipt, which allowed authorities to identify the victim.

The receipt carried key details—store name, purchase time, payment method, and the mobile number used. Police traced the transaction to Deka’s phone, previously reported missing by her family.

They confirmed her identity from the CCTV footage and noted her frequent communications with a number registered to Hashim, the main suspect.

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Tracking her last movements, police discovered she had spent time with Hashim at a Lavington apartment.

He was later seen on CCTV leaving the apartment carrying two bags, suspected to contain her remains, which were eventually found at the cemetery.

When the apartment owner uncovered the crime, they attempted to cover up by cleaning and repainting the premises.

Hashim was apprehended on Sunday in Eastleigh after evading capture for nearly two weeks, with detectives extending the search to Somalia and Ethiopia.

Despite his efforts to avoid detection, including switching phone numbers, he was eventually cornered after an informant reported his whereabouts. Found with multiple fake IDs, it was revealed that Hashim previously served as a regional police officer in Ethiopia and worked as a driver in Eastleigh.

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He is currently being interrogated over the murders of Deka and three other family members from Eastleigh. Police believe this case could uncover deeper motives and connections.