Rwandan authorities have arrested a suspected serial killer following a gruesome discovery of over 10 corpses buried in a pit within his Kigali residence. The 34-year-old suspect allegedly targeted his victims, both men and women, whom he met in bars and then lured to his rented accommodation on the outskirts of the Rwandan capital.

According to Thierry Murangira, the spokesman for the Rwandan Bureau of Investigation (RIB), the suspect’s modus operandi involved enticing victims, particularly prostitutes, to his residence, where he would rob them of their phones and personal belongings. Subsequently, he would strangle his victims and bury their remains in a pit dug within his kitchen.

While local media sources reported finding more than 10 bodies, an anonymous RIB source revealed that 14 victims have been counted thus far. However, the exact number of victims will be determined through forensic investigations, as confirmed by the RIB spokesman.

Notably, the suspect had been previously arrested in July on charges of rape and robbery but was released on bail due to a lack of evidence. The ongoing investigation eventually led to a search of his home, resulting in the grim discovery of the buried bodies in the kitchen pit.

The suspect has reportedly confessed to learning his methods by studying videos about notorious serial killers. In some cases, he allegedly dissolved his victims in acid. He also meticulously selected victims who were less likely to have close family or friends to inquire about their disappearances.

The apprehension of the suspected serial killer serves as a significant development in the ongoing investigation, shedding light on the heinous crimes committed and providing closure to the victims’ families.