On July 22, three officers and a civilian were found guilty in the murder case of lawyer Willie Kimani, his client Josephat Mwenda and their driver Joseph Muiruri. Justice Jessie Lessit declared that officers Fredrick Leliman, Stephen Cheburet, Sylvia Wanjiku and an informer named Peter Ngugi had planned the murders. The court could not gather sufficient evidence against officer Leonard Mwangi, and so he has been set free. During the trial, Lessit noted:"I find that the first accused had a reason to silence the deceased because his job was on the line due to the case Mwenda lodged at IPOA... I find that the first accused (Leliman) is the only one among the five accused who had a motive to kill the Mwenda."KHRC@thekhrcBREAKING: Today, the 3 officers - Fredrick Leliman,Stephen Morogo, Sylvia Wanjohi & informant Peter Ngugi - charged with the brutal murder of lawyer Willie Kimani & his client Josephat Mwenda & Joseph Muiruri have been found guilty of 3 counts of murder.513289BREAKING: Today, the 3 officers - Fredrick Leliman,Stephen Morogo, Sylvia Wanjohi & informant Peter Ngugi - charged with the brutal murder of lawyer Willie Kimani & his client Josephat Mwenda & Joseph Muiruri have been found guilty of 3 counts of murder. https://t.co/pKLubzcNdcExploring Willie Kimani's brutal murder caseAs the historic judgement was passed, many social media users are recalling the brutal murders and how they were carried out. As per the publication Kenyans, in 2015, Josephat Mwenda was accidentally shot by officer Fredrick Leliman as he was stopped by the police while riding his motorbike. Mwenda was falsely charged for resisting arrest when he filed a complaint with Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).IJM Kenya@IJMKenyaJustice Jessie Lessit has found three police officers (Sergeant Frederick Leliman, Stephen Cheburet and Sylvia Njoki) as well as police informer Peter Ngugi guilty of murdering lawyer Willie Kimani, Joseph and Josephat on June 23, 2016. She acquitted Leonard Mwangi.#JusticeNow209105Justice Jessie Lessit has found three police officers (Sergeant Frederick Leliman, Stephen Cheburet and Sylvia Njoki) as well as police informer Peter Ngugi guilty of murdering lawyer Willie Kimani, Joseph and Josephat on June 23, 2016. She acquitted Leonard Mwangi.#JusticeNow https://t.co/iHxPIvKMkKWhen International Justice Mission took over the case, it was assigned to lawyer Willie Kimani. Mwenda's legal team faced many challenges to put him under witness protection when he received threats from officer Leliman. However, the latter was eventually summoned by IPOA over complaints of misconduct.In April 2016, lawyer Willie Kimani and his client Josephat Mwenda were then detained after a court hearing in Mavoko where the police officers concerned explained that the two were being interrogated over a robbery case in Meru. However, both Kimani and Mwenda were later released.On June 23, 2016, lawyer Kimani, his client Mwenda, and their taxi driver Muiruri were abducted as they left court. They were allegedly killed by the police officers around 10pm. The Internatonal Justice Mission, on the other hand, had launched a full-fledged search team for the three men.IJM then filed a missing persons report for Willie Kimani, Josephat Mwenda, and Joseph Muiruri, and hired detectives to begin investigations on the case. However, on June 30, 2016, Kimani, Mwenda, and Muiruri's bodies were found in gunny bags in a river near Ol Donyo Sabuk.Office of The Director Of Public Prosecutions@ODPP_KEThe 4 had been charged alongside police officer, Leonard Mwangi, who has been acquitted on all 3 counts of murder. The 4 have been convicted for the murder of lawyer Willie Kimani, his client Josephat Mwenda & taxi driver, Joseph Muiruri, in June 2016.2910The 4 had been charged alongside police officer, Leonard Mwangi, who has been acquitted on all 3 counts of murder. The 4 have been convicted for the murder of lawyer Willie Kimani, his client Josephat Mwenda & taxi driver, Joseph Muiruri, in June 2016. https://t.co/M6e4Z190YcNetizens react to the historic verdictTwitter has been lauding Justice Jessie Lessit and praying for the deceased after the recent judgement. Many netizens have come forward in support of the deceased and hailed Kenya's justice system on this grand verdict.Keith Ptallah Kiplagat@PtallahKeithWillie Kimani's horrible murder represents many of the spoken and unseen victims of police brutality; now, justice has been served after a six-year trial; how I hope that those who have also suffered at the hands of rogue cops get justice and the strength to speak up.#iamwillie53Willie Kimani's horrible murder represents many of the spoken and unseen victims of police brutality; now, justice has been served after a six-year trial; how I hope that those who have also suffered at the hands of rogue cops get justice and the strength to speak up.#iamwillieShortstuff@weak_spellFinally...justice for Willie Kimani, Josephat Mwenda and Joseph Muiruri. Can be delayed but can't be denied. Great analysis of issues by Justice Lessit too.5810Finally...justice for Willie Kimani, Josephat Mwenda and Joseph Muiruri. Can be delayed but can't be denied. Great analysis of issues by Justice Lessit too.Eugene McOwade(JaRusinga)@owade_eugeneJustice has finally been served. #williekimaniJustice has finally been served. #williekimaniLloyd Onyango@lloydOnyangoWillie Kimani's case was well investigated. Police can also do proper investigations if they choose to!1Willie Kimani's case was well investigated. Police can also do proper investigations if they choose to!Giravoya Bonface@GiravoyaBThe killers of lawyer Willie Kimani have finally had their day with destiny. Impunity has an expiry date.The killers of lawyer Willie Kimani have finally had their day with destiny. Impunity has an expiry date.Tuweian😊@Iantuwei1The 3 cops found guilty of killing Lawyer Will Kimani should face the best wrath of the Law.#Willie KimaniThe 3 cops found guilty of killing Lawyer Will Kimani should face the best wrath of the Law.🔥#Willie KimaniLocal man@miketjomeriJustice at last.We need a better Judicial sytem that acts upone issues quickly. Willie KimaniJustice at last.We need a better Judicial sytem that acts upone issues quickly. Willie KimaniFrom November 2016 to July 2022, the trial saw 44 witnesses testify against the five accused. However, Willie Kimani's murder verdict was finally passed after six years of waiting.