Monrovia- January 31, 2022: The Liberia National Police says the John F. Kennedy Medical Hospital has released medical report on the cause of death of the 15 year old deceased victim, who is alleged to have been raped on January 11, 2022 on Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia.

Medical report and death certificate, as released by the hospital, have confirmed that the 15 year old, Blessing Moulton, died from overwhelming sepsis as a result of ruptured appendix, a natural cause of death unrelated to rape.

The Report further confirmed that the deceased victim may have suffered pain and agony for at least ten (10) days, following the rupture of the appendix. As a result, Two (2) liters of puss was removed from her abdominal cavity.

The Police are investigating both the allegation of rape and circumstances of Blessing Moulton’s death, to determine if the child suffered neglect and delayed medical care.

LNP investigators are still continuing probe into allegations of rape in order to ensure that justice is served.

The LNP urges the need for calm to be continuously exercised while its investigation continues.

A meeting with the family, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, some civil society actors, including the Association of Female Lawyers was held today, Monday, January 31, 2022, at the headquarters of the Liberia National Police in order to brief them on the current status of the investigation.