By Our Reporter | Smart News Liberia
MONROVIA – The Liberia National Police has formally charged 27-year-old Thomas S. Lahun with manslaughter and negligent homicide in connection with the death of a young woman, Annette Suah, whose body was discovered under suspicious circumstances in Gaye Town, Old Road, Sinkor.
The case, which has attracted significant public attention across Monrovia, was forwarded to court following the completion of a police investigation into the incident that allegedly occurred on April 23, 2026.
According to a police charge sheet dated May 6, 2026, investigators concluded that Lahun’s actions before and after the woman reportedly collapsed formed the basis for criminal charges under Sections 14.2(a) and 14.3 of Liberia’s revised Penal Code.
Police investigators stated that Thomas S. Lahun and the deceased were reportedly in a romantic relationship and had spent several hours together prior to the incident.
The investigation alleges that the pair first met at an entertainment center identified as Perry’s Bar, also referred to in parts of the report as Friend’s Bar Entertainment Center, located along Cheeseman Avenue between 19th and 20th Streets in Sinkor.
According to police findings, the two allegedly spent hours drinking beer and smoking shisha beginning around 4:30 a.m. before leaving the establishment around 9:30 a.m. as the business prepared to close for the morning.
Investigators said the pair later traveled to the residence of Lahun’s father, Emmanuel S. Lahun, located in Gaye Town on Old Road, where they reportedly intended to spend time privately.
Police alleged that Lahun obtained the key to his father’s one-bedroom apartment from a nearby resident before both individuals entered the house.
The charge sheet further claims that after remaining inside the apartment for several hours, Annette Suah informed Lahun that she intended to take a shower while he stayed in the sitting room using his cellphone.
According to investigators, Lahun later became concerned after noticing an unusual silence from the bathroom and allegedly received no response when he repeatedly called out to her.
Police said he then entered the bathroom and allegedly discovered Suah lying unconscious inside the bathtub with foam reportedly coming from her mouth.
Investigators stated that Lahun allegedly attempted to assist the woman by cleaning the foam from her mouth and trying to revive her, but she reportedly remained unresponsive.
The police report further alleged that Lahun contacted a friend identified only as “Kenny,” who reportedly advised him to either transport the woman to a hospital or notify law enforcement authorities.
However, investigators say the situation took a troubling turn afterward.
According to the charge sheet, while allegedly preparing to dress the unconscious woman in order to take her for medical attention, Lahun reportedly noticed his father approaching the residence and became frightened.
Police allege that instead of immediately seeking emergency assistance or informing authorities, he allegedly placed the woman’s body on the floor and covered it with bedding materials, including a mattress.
Investigators further claimed that Lahun failed to report the matter to anyone, including his father, although he allegedly hinted later that evening that he had something important to disclose but was afraid to speak.
The following day, police say Emmanuel S. Lahun returned to the apartment and reportedly detected a strong odor coming from the room.
Upon searching beneath the bed, authorities allege that he discovered the lifeless body of a woman later identified as Annette Suah.
Police said Emmanuel S. Lahun subsequently informed a neighbor identified as Paweh Coleman, who allegedly advised him to immediately report the matter to the authorities.
The Liberia National Police later arrested Thomas S. Lahun on the night of Friday, April 24, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m., before formally charging and forwarding him to court as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death continue.
