One would be forgiven to think the murderers were in a silent competition to see who was most cruel or had the highest level of insanity. From murders by estranged lovers who sought revenge after their love-turned-sour to married couples who turned against each other with a hellish vengeance. Undoubtedly, Kenyans have been treated to the most horrendous scenes this year, befitting scripts to the most terrifying horror movie. It is little wonder then that many have been left questioning themselves about the real meaning of love. With such atrocities this year, clearly, the fastest way to cut short your life is by involving yourself in romantic relationships in Kenya! However, it is another case when the hatred between lovers spills over to innocent children to an extent of brutally snatching their lives. It is a chilling warning to Kenyans that all is not well with our society. Kenyans are still smarting from a horrific incident where a former officer is suspected of murdering his wife and two children in Nairobi sending chills across the country and internationally. James 34, has been accused of killing his wife Jane and his two children and then proceeding to bury them in one grave in makaburini area. INLIGHT OF THE ABOVEGIVE A LEGAL OPINION TO THE STATE PROSECUTOR ON THE LEGAL ELEMENTS AND PROBABLE CRIME THE SUSPECT WOULD GO FOR TRIAL IN COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION