John Anthony Kaiser

John Anthony Kaiser (31 March 1932 – 24 August 2000) was an American Catholic priest who was murdered in the Kiryama subparish of Gatundu in Kenya.

Kaiser was known for his human rights work in Kenya, particularly his investigations into extrajudicial killings by Kenyan police.

John Anthony Kaiser was found dead on August 24, 2000, at the Ngong Forest 2000 scene near the Ngong Hills in Kenya. He had been shot once in the back of the head, and the Kenyan police initially ruled his death as suicide.

There was controversy surrounding Kaiser's death as many believed that he was murdered in retaliation for his investigations into extrajudicial killings by the Kenyan police. The Kenyan police initially ruled his death as suicide, but there were numerous inconsistencies in the investigation and his death was later classified as a murder.

John Anthony Kaiser's legacy is one of courage and dedication to human rights. He is remembered for his commitment to justice and his efforts to expose human rights abuses in Kenya. His death serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by those who speak out against injustice.