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GREAT FALLS, MT — A quiet evening was shattered by tragedy last Tuesday when a pregnant woman allegedly shot and killed her husband and his mistress in a crime that has stunned the tight-knit community of Great Falls. The double homicide, which unfolded in a modest apartment on the city’s outskirts, has exposed a web of betrayal, devastating medical revelations, and desperate choices that led to bloodshed.

The Scream That Broke the Silence

The first sign of trouble came as dusk settled over the neighborhood. Mrs. Henderson, a retired resident known for walking her pug every evening, was startled by a piercing scream echoing from the second-floor apartment of Aisha Bako, a nurse at Great Falls City Hospital. Arthritis prevented Mrs. Henderson from investigating herself, but she immediately called the police, reporting “suspicious noises” and a possible firearm incident.

Detective Tariq Nikosi was dispatched to the scene, arriving 20 minutes later in his unmarked sedan. The neighborhood, comprised of working families and retirees, was not known for violence. But as Nikosi climbed the creaky stairs to Aisha’s apartment, he sensed this would be no routine investigation.

Inside, the detective was greeted by the unmistakable smell of gunpowder and death. Two bodies lay in the living room: Aisha Bako, 32, on her back, eyes wide with terror; and Quu Adabio, 40, a local businessman, face down in a pool of blood. Both had died from gunshot wounds. The positioning of the bodies and marks on the carpet suggested a struggle and a desperate attempt to escape the attacker.

The Crime Scene: Evidence of Betrayal

Forensic teams quickly arrived and began processing the scene. Overturned furniture, shattered glass, and scattered photographs told a story of chaos. Among the photos, Detective Nikosi found one of Aisha smiling on an ocean coast, a stark contrast to the horror that had unfolded.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Aisha was the apartment’s owner and a well-regarded nurse. The man, Quu Adabio, was identified as a businessman specializing in African imports. Both had died from gunshot wounds: Aisha shot in the chest, Quu in the back as he apparently tried to shield her.

Neighbors confirmed that Quu was a regular visitor, often seen entering Aisha’s apartment in the evenings. But Mrs. Henderson added a new twist: she had seen a pregnant woman, unknown to her, climb the stairs to Aisha’s apartment about an hour before the shots were fired. The woman was described as dark-skinned, tall, with her hair in a bun, wearing a dark coat despite the warm weather.

A student living upstairs reported hearing a car speed away immediately after the shots.

The Victims’ Secret Lives

As forensic experts collected shell casings and other evidence, Detective Nikosi began piecing together the victims’ backgrounds. In Aisha’s bedroom, he found romantic postcards from Quu, condoms, and a framed photo of him. On the kitchen table, a prescription for anti-retroviral therapy caught the detective’s eye—a clear indication Aisha was HIV-positive. The prescription was dated three weeks earlier.

The investigation soon revealed that Quu was married. His wife, Naobi Adabio, 30, a local elementary school teacher, lived just 15 minutes away. When Detective Nikosi arrived to break the news, Naobi’s reaction was striking. She did not cry or faint, but instead sat calmly in her immaculate living room, her hands clenched on her knees.

When told of her husband’s death and his relationship with Aisha, Naobi showed no surprise, only a quiet, simmering rage. She claimed not to know Aisha and insisted she had been home alone all evening. However, the lack of an alibi and her unusual composure raised suspicions.

Medical Revelations: The Motive Emerges

A crucial breakthrough came when Detective Nikosi contacted the hospital and learned that Naobi herself had been tested for HIV two weeks prior. The results were positive. Aisha’s medical records, found in her apartment, indicated she believed she had contracted HIV from her regular partner—Quu Adabio.

The detective’s investigation revealed a devastating sequence of events: Quu, aware of his HIV-positive status, had married Naobi without disclosing his diagnosis and continued his relationship with Aisha. Both women were now HIV-positive, with Naobi pregnant and fearful for her unborn child’s health.

The Web of Relationships

Further interviews deepened the tragedy. Chloe, Quu’s secretary, confirmed his regular meetings with Aisha, often scheduled when Naobi was teaching evening classes. Quu’s medical records showed he had tested positive for HIV before marrying Naobi and had begun anti-retroviral therapy.

At the hospital, Aisha’s colleagues described her as a dedicated nurse, devastated by her diagnosis. She had initially suspected workplace exposure but later realized she had been infected by her partner, Quu. Hopes that he would leave his wife for her were dashed when the truth emerged.

Leah Okoj, Naobi’s close friend and fellow nurse, confirmed that Naobi discovered her husband’s secret after finding his medical records. Leah described Naobi as “furious, desperate, broken” upon learning she was HIV-positive and her husband’s mistress was also infected.

Mounting Evidence

Detective Nikosi’s suspicions grew. Naobi had motive—betrayal and a life-altering diagnosis—and opportunity. Forensic evidence began to pile up: a partial shoe print in Aisha’s hallway matched Naobi’s shoes, and blue cashmere fibers found at the scene matched a coat in Naobi’s closet.

A search of the Adabio home yielded the murder weapon—a 9mm pistol—hidden in a bedroom ventilation shaft. Naobi’s fingerprints were found on the gun, and her cell phone contained surveillance photos of Quu and Aisha together, as well as diary entries documenting her growing despair. The final entry, written hours before the murders, read: “Today it will all end.”

The Confession

Faced with overwhelming evidence, Detective Nikosi brought Naobi in for questioning. At first, she maintained her innocence, but as the interrogation progressed, her composure crumbled.

“I didn’t plan this,” she whispered through tears. “I just wanted to talk to him, to make him admit what he did. I took the gun for protection. He could be aggressive when he was angry.”

Naobi described following her husband to Aisha’s apartment, confronting him and Aisha about their diagnoses and her pregnancy. The confrontation turned violent. Quu became aggressive, blaming Naobi for his infidelity. Aisha tried to intervene, but Naobi, panicked and enraged, fired the gun. Quu was killed instantly. In the chaos, Aisha attempted to call for help, and Naobi shot her as well.

“I didn’t want to kill them, especially Aisha. She was a victim too. But when I thought about my child, about how he could be born with HIV because of Keku’s selfishness, I just lost control.”

After the shootings, Naobi fled, hid the gun, and waited for the police to arrive.

Aftermath: No Winners, Only Victims

With her confession recorded, Naobi was charged with double murder. Given her pregnancy and lack of criminal record, she was placed under house arrest pending trial.

Detective Nikosi reflected on the case: “This story doesn’t have a happy ending. A young pregnant woman, betrayed and infected, lost control in a moment of despair. Two people dead, one unborn child at risk, and lives shattered by secrets and selfishness.”

The tragedy has left the Great Falls community reeling, with many questioning how such devastation could arise from hidden truths and broken trust. As the court prepares to hear Naobi’s case, her fate—and that of her unborn child—hangs in the balance.

For now, the only hope lies in mercy and the possibility that the next generation might escape the consequences of the past.