Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei dies after partner sets her on fire: Police

Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, who placed 44th in the women’s marathon at the Paris Olympics, had burns on 80% of her body, according to police.

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[trinasyoutube]

This is so awful. Being murdered is bad enough but being burned is atrocious & leaves behind to young children. 😢

[Frostie-eg]

How ugly is your soul to do this to another human being ?

[rhondabeard]

The is so sad My condolences to her family 😢😢

[maggie]

It wasn't just over land. He was jealous because she's an Olympic marathon runner and does good for people. He didn't want her to succeed or make plans for her bright future. May she be at peace. I'm sorry Rebecca this was done to you. We all wish we could turn back the hands of time and keep you safe😢

[eldersun]

Jealousy is a dangerous thing . R.I.P. 🙏

[shelleyclements]

This is Pure Evil at it's Highest Level! RIP Rebecca! Justice will Prevail! ❤

[indigowolf]

Terrible 😞 condolences to family and friends 🕊️🥀🕊️🥀

[MochiColorsZanos]

Absolutely sick. That guy is a real life monster.

[janomesteve]

So so sad Rest In Peace Angel
My condolences to her family and friends 🙏

[DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Rebecca Cheptegei, you will be missed

[dreamer]

Such a beautiful woman with true sportsmanship and love for her children. This is horrific and vile work.

[javiernarvaez]

How despicable does someone have to be to murder somebody like that?

[JG-trpy]

This is so sad 😔! My condolences to her family. May she rest in peace.

[karyncremeens]

Bless you on your journey beautiful woman. 😢❤

[atiyaspence]

This is just tragic. She and all people dealing with domestic violence demands justice.

[heathermarsters]

I dont really know who she is or watch the Olympics but this is horrendous, for someone to do such a thing to another human being is inhumane. I hope she gets justice. Condolences to her loved ones. 😢

[anoumuscommenter]

What make it hard is how Kenyan can be trusted with relationship other than their natives? RIP beautiful lady!

[PATCARSON-lv]

This is so incredibly heartbreaking. And the means of her death horrific. I am so sorry for her family.

[mischa]

This is so tragic and infuriating. She is so young and still so many good things ahead of her. RIP

[atimnile]

He killed over Land that she Bought with her own Money 😭😭😭😭!!! Jealous ex-boyfriend!!! That land should go to her mother & her children!!! Nobody on the ex-boyfriend’s side should even contest it !! Jealousy is A terrible trait !!!