Nobert Matara, a 32-year-old man of Kenyan descent, has been arrested in connection with the gruesome death of Tracy Nyariki, a 31-year-old woman last seen in Delaware.
Matara’s apprehension took place in Aberdeen, Maryland, where police discovered dismembered human remains in his vehicle.
Tracy Nyariki, who resided in the Village of Kent Apartments in Bear, Delaware, was reported missing by her employer after several days without contact.
Authorities initiated a Gold Alert, a rapid response system used in the United States to locate missing persons, and soon ventured to Nyariki’s home to conduct a welfare check. Their search revealed several suspicious circumstances that raised alarms about her safety.
On Saturday, December 21, 2024, in cooperation with New Castle County Police, the Aberdeen Police Department located Matara near the vehicle in question.
Upon investigation, they uncovered the horrific remains, leading to his immediate arrest. Matara now faces first-degree murder charges and awaits extradition to Delaware, with the possibility of additional charges as further evidence is gathered.
Authorities have not disclosed how Matara and Nyariki were acquainted but suspect they were known to each other.
