3:07 PM PT -- 10/14 -- Authorities in Kenya say they've caught the person suspected of stabbing Tirop, claiming it was the man who she had been in a relationship with.
According to law enforcement, Ibrahim Rotich stabbed Tirop to death and then went into hiding.
Officials say Rotich then attempted to flee the area in a getaway car, but wrecked his ride while trying to escape -- and was eventually caught by authorities.
Police say Rotich is now "being grilled by detectives" at a local station .