Agnes Tirop: Athlete's Husband Reportedly Called His Parents and Confessed to Killing Her

• Agnes Tirop, who was found murdered in her house in Iten, was living with Ibrahim Rotich but their marriage was troubled
• Tirop's father, on the evening of Tuesday, October 12, filed a report that the athlete had gone missing
• On Wednesday, October 13, Rotich reportedly called his parents, informing them he had committed the crime and sought God's forgiveness

Fresh details have indicated that slain Olympian Agnes Tirop's husband, Ibrahim Kipchumba Rotich, confessed to killing her.

Tirop, who was found murdered in her house in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet county, was living with Rotich but their marriage was troubled.

According to the Keiyo North Police Commander Tom Makori, Tirop's father, on the evening of Tuesday, October 12, filed a report that the athlete was missing.

On Wednesday, October 13, at around 9am, Makori said Tirop's husband called his parents informing them that he had committed the heinous crime and sought God's forgiveness.

After the call, the 25-year-old's family, friends and neighbours rushed to her house and after breaking in, found her body lying in bed in a pool of blood.

Tirop's lifeless body was discovered with stab wounds in the abdomen.

Marital issues

A source disclosed to TUKO.co.ke that Tirop had marital issues with her husband and frequently fought.

The two reportedly sought arbitration from family members on several occasions.

Neighbours said the deceased returned to the house on Monday, October 11, having left weeks earlier after a disagreement.

"She had not been home since returning from Japan. Tirop said she was physically abused and fled to the training camp to seek refuge. She had just returned home following the arbitration by the family and friends," one neighbour said.

Police are pursuing Rotich who is the main suspect in Tirop's murder. He is said to have escaped after the incident.

Last moments with lover

Pictures obtained by TUKO.co.ke show the two lovers having an awesome time together and so in love.

This was reportedly her last sweet moment in the arms of Rotich who was also her coach.

In the heartwarming picture, the 25-year-old was in the arms of the man and they were all smiles.

Sadly, it is suspected she succumbed to the injuries following a domestic squabble with her lover.

World record holder

On September 12, 2021, the deceased smashed the women-only 10km world record which was held by Asmae Leghzaoui of Morrocco.

In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Tirop emerged fourth in the 5,000m women’s finals after clocking 14:39.62.

In the race, Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands emerged the winner after clocking 14:36.79.

The 25-year-old, in 2019, won bronze in the 5000m race. In 2015, she won the Cross Country Championships honours.