23 March 2021

Battered: Crime and Justice case file #05

When a case of domestic violence involves a colleague, Makena and Silas find themselves entangled in a sticky fix between their boss who is trying to prevent a scandal and bringing their colleague to justice.

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Patricia Kihoro plays Tina, a woman stuck in an abusive marriage to a high-ranking detective, Peter, played by Melvin Alusa.

It’s a topical and tragic episode of Crime and Justice that examines how complacent society has become to domestic violence. Kihoro says it means a lot to her to be able to tell Tina’s story. “Getting into this role meant shedding a lot of myself and tapping into an experience that I know is real for countless women, not only in Kenya but around the world,” says Kihoro. “That it is commonplace for women to be trapped in such marriages is gut-wrenching.”

Episode 5 also stars Serah Ndanu and Angie Mwandanda.

Tina - Patricia Kihoro Crime and Justice Showmax — Patricia Kihoro is Tina in Crime and Justice.

Detectives at Ambassadors residence Crime and Justice Showmax — Silas and Makena arrive at the Ambassador’s residence.

Ambassador Bendele Chris Kamau Crime and Justice Showmax — Chris Kamau is Ambassador Bendele.

Tina With Peter - Melvin Alusa Crime and Justice Showmax — Tina With Peter is played by Melvin Alusa.

Serah Ndanu and Neville Misati Crime and Justice Showmax — Serah Ndanu and Neville Misati in episode 5 of Crime and Justice.

Peter and Makena at Lolas apartment Crime and Justice Showmax — Peter and Makena at Lola’s apartment.

Serah Ndanu is Lola in crime and Justice Showmax — Serah Ndanu is Lola.

Angie Mwandanda is Mrs Bandele in episode 5 of Crime and Justice — Angie Mwandanda is Mrs Bandele in episode 5.

Tina Taken To Hospital Crime and Justice Showmax — Tina is taken to hospital.

Makena, Tina and Peter Crime and Justice Showmax — Makena, Tina and Peter at the hospital.

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