Man on the run After Alleged Murder of 25-year-old Girlfriend

PAYNESVILLE, LIBERIA: A Liberian national identified as Edwin Mulbah has come to a point of controversy and is said to be on the run after a violent encounter with his longtime girlfriend, Rachel Korto, that reportedly led to the lady's death in the Soul Clinic Community, in Paynesville.

The incident occurred on Sunday night and has since left residents shocked, and with many raising urgent questions about domestic violence in Liberia.

The altercation reportedly escalated when Rachel was struck with a cooking pot and mocked with a frying pan, while Mulbah allegedly turned up the music in their room to mask the sounds of the attack. 

These details, coupled with the circumstances surrounding the attack, have intensified calls for accountability and swift action from authorities.

According to report, Rachel had spent the evening with friends before returning home, where sources indicate Mulbah arrived around 11:00 pm on January 25, 2026, sparking an argument that quickly turned violent. 

Report indicate that a minor living with the couple, whose identity is withheld for protection, witnessed Rachel collapse and lose consciousness as Mulbah fled the scene, leaving neighbors and family in immediate distress. 

Neighbors responded immediately, rushing Rachel to Benson Hospital in a desperate effort to save her. Due to the severity of her injuries, hospital authorities referred her to John F. Kennedy Medical Center (JFK), where she was pronounced dead upon arrival.

In the aftermath, Rachel’s family has formally appealed to the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, the Ministry of Justice, the Government of Liberia, and the Liberia National Police to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation, secure the immediate arrest of Mulbah, and hold all responsible parties accountable under Liberian law.

As of press time, the Liberia National Police had not confirmed Mulbah’s whereabouts, leaving the community anxious for answers and reinforcing the urgent need for stronger protections, public awareness campaigns, and systemic measures to safeguard victims of domestic violence across Liberia.