Body of SDA singer Elvis Opiyo, suspect in acid attack case, arrives home for burial in Migori County

Opiyo's death occurred at his rented apartment in Umoja, Nairobi County, shortly after he was identified in connection with the acid attack on Mary Claire. An autopsy was conducted to determine the cause of his death before his body was released. The case had garnered significant public attention, with Opiyo linked to an attack that left the victim with severe injuries.

His death has left many questions unanswered for the victims and their families, as the legal process has been halted. A video circulating on social media captured the emotional moment his remains arrived home, showing family and community members in grief. Claire had previously revealed M-Pesa records indicating Opiyo sent her a significant sum of money in November 2025, which she reportedly rejected, leading to speculation about the timeline of their troubled relationship that culminated in the acid attack.