The mother of slain businesswoman Monica Kimani wants the court to sentence to death Joseph Irungu alias Jowie who was convicted with the murder of her daughter.

In a pre-sentencing report, Monica’s mother wants Jowie given the capital punishment, saying the natural justice for one who takes a life of another person in such a cruel manner to suffer a similar fate.

The report indicates the mother, was filled with grief while being interviewed by probation officer Andrew Kanyutu and had emotional breakdown expressed in wailing that interrupted the interview for a while.

The probation officer claims Monica’s death has affected the mother’s physical health in that she suffered prolonged depression and a stroke.

She questioned why her daughter had to suffer such a cruel death, yet she was always at peace with everyone and earned an honest living.

Monica’s father, Bishop Paul Ngarama on the other hand, wants the court to  be guided by the scriptures when passing the sentence  quoting a verse from the book of Proverbs which states that “the wicked will never go unpunished.

Monica’s younger brother, George Kimani, claims that  Jowie was rightfully found guilty and that he was never a straightforward person,saying he was deceptive, violent and provocative.

Even as the family pushed for capital punishment, Jowie continues to remain in denial over his conviction for the gruesome murder.

“I am deeply shocked and depressed to be linked with the murder,” he said when interviewed by the probation officer.

Jowie is the last born in a family of four. His family also still believes he is innocent but they have painfully accepted the conviction.

According to the probation officer, his family expressed deep empathy to the family of the deceased and hoped God will be able to manifest the real perpetrator of the offence. They hope and pray the court will be lenient in meeting the sentence.

Jowie was convicted for the murder last month while his co-accused Jacque Maribe was acquitted. He will be sentenced on Wednesday.