Rebecca Cheptegei: Man accused of fatally burning Olympian dies in hospital

Rebecca Cheptegei Case: Ex Accused of Setting Olympian on Fire Dies From Injuries Sustained in Attack

Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei’s ex-boyfriend Dickson Ndiema, accused of setting her on fire, has also died of the injuries he sutained in the gasoline attack, a hospital official confirmed.

The murderer and partner of Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei died from burns after killing the Ugandan marathon runner.

Man accused of killing a Ugandan Olympian by setting her on fire, dies of burn wounds

Fellow athletes say that the tragic death of Rebecca Cheptegei, who was reportedly set on fire, highlights an unsettling trend of violence against female runners in particular and women overall.

Ex-boyfriend accused of setting Rebecca Cheptegei on fire dies from burns - National

Dickson Ndiema Marangach was accused of dousing his girlfriend, a Ugandan Olympic athlete, in gasoline and setting her ablaze.

“Never Rest In Peace”: Olympic Runner’s Ex-Boyfriend Dies After Setting Her On Fire

Days after marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei died after a horrific attack, her ex-boyfriend succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment for the burns on his body. Dickson Ndiema Marangach, 32, was accused of dousing the Ugandan Olympic runner, 33, with gasoline and setting her on fire earlier this month. On Monday, doctors pronounced the accused ex-boyfriend dead at the very same hospital where his victim took her last breath. Dickson Nd…

Man who killed Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died from his injuries

Police say the man who murdered marathon star Rebecca Cheptegei has now died from his injuries sustained in the incident.