A Kenyan mother and daughter who had gone missing for several days, were found dead inside a van in Finland.
Catherine Anyango and her daughter Michelle were found inside their van on February 9th. The two owned a food cart company and specialized in ‘ethnic’ food, including samosas. They moved from town to town, selling the unique cuisine
The police said they received a report on February 8 about the missing women and the next day, Thursday, they were found dead in Tahko.
It is suspected that the two women died of carbon monoxide poisoning after retiring to their van in the below freezing Tahko temperatures.
“The deceased, Catherine and Michelle, were last seen alive at 04.00 of Saturday morning doing their daily selling of food in their truck. Apparently, after closing the business, it’s suspected that they decided to take a nap in the truck based on the position they were found in, sleeping side by side.”
Autopsy report revealed that they died after inhaling carbon monoxide in their sleep, leading to lack of oxygen.
Following the tragic deaths, family is appealing for help to bring the bodies back to Kenya for burial.
May their souls rest in peace.
