In March 2017, Sasikala Narra and her six-year-old son Anish were brutally murdered inside their home in New Jersey, United States.
There were no signs of forced entry.No immediate suspects.And no answers.
What began as an ordinary weekday afternoon ended in a crime that would haunt two families across continents. For nearly eight years, the case remained unresolved — labelled a cold case while suspicion, speculation, and grief filled the silence left behind by stalled investigations.
During those years, questions mounted:
In December 2025, the case resurfaced with a dramatic development. Authorities formally charged Nazeer Hameed, an Indian national and IT professional with links to the family, after advanced DNA testing connected him to the crime scene.
But the filing of charges raised as many questions as it answered.
If the alleged conflict was personal, why were the victims a woman and a child?Was this an act of revenge, obsession, or something far more calculated?And is accountability the same as closure?
In this episode of Vicious Tales, we explore:
This is not just a story about murder.It is a story about delay, doubt, and the devastating cost of waiting for justice.
Narrated by: Shilpi & SonamMusic by: Josh Chowdhuri
DISCLAIMER
This episode discusses real events involving violence, homicide, and the death of a child. Listener discretion is advised.
All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.This narrative is based entirely on publicly available information and verified media reports.
Sources
• How could such a violent crime occur inside a locked home?• Why was a six-year-old child targeted?• And why did justice take so long?• Who Sasikala Narra was beyond the headlines• The chilling details of the crime scene• Why the investigation went silent for years• How forensic science reopened the case• And the disturbing questions that still remain unanswered• NDTV: FBI Offers $50,000 Reward for Indian Who Killed Mother & Son in 2017 NJ Murder www.ndtv.com•
NDTV: How Laptop DNA Tied Suspect to 2017 NJ Double Murder www.ndtv.com•
Times of India: ‘We Did Not Forget’: Who Is Nazeer Hameed… The Times of India•
Times of India: US Pressures India to Extradite Hameed The Times of India•
Fox29: Indian National Accused of Deadly 2017 Stabbing in Burlington County FOX 29 Philadelphia•
6abc: Suspect Charged in 2017 NJ Double Murder 6abc Philadelphia•
The News Minute: 8 Years After… Officials Charge Indian Techie The News Minute•
People.com: Man Came Home… Now Police Have Suspect People.com
Nanded Caste Murder: The Girl Who Married Her Lover’s Corpse
In November 2025, a quiet love story in Maharashtra’s Nanded district took a devastating and unimaginable turn.Twenty-one-year-old Aanchal Mamidwar and Saksham Tate had known each other for years. Their connection grew gradually, quietly, and in the kind of environment where relationships form out of familiarity rather than chance. But their bond existed under the shadow of a reality that continues to control countless young lives in India — caste.
As Aanchal’s family became aware of their deepening relationship, pressure intensified around her. Allegations later emerged that her brother Himesh Mamidwar took her to a police station, pushing her to file a false complaint against Saksham. She refused. What happened afterward, according to her, changed the course of everything.
On the night of 27 November, Saksham was attacked in a brutal confrontation allegedly led by Aanchal’s family members — a confrontation that cost him his life.
What unfolded the next morning shook the entire country:Aanchal walked into Saksham’s home, performed rituals beside his body, and symbolically married him — using his blood as sindoor — in an act of grief, defiance, and love that refused to be erased by violence.
In this episode, we explore the events that led to that night, the emotional and social pressures surrounding inter-caste relationships, the legal consequences faced by Aanchal’s family, and the deep, painful questions this case raises about caste-based honour violence in modern India.
Narrated by: Shilpi & SonamMusic by: Josh Chowdhuri
Disclaimer:This episode discusses real events involving violence and sensitive family dynamics. Listener discretion is advised.All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.This narrative is based solely on publicly available information.
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SOURCES
Indian Express
– After her father and brother kill boyfriend, defiant Nanded woman ‘marries’ corpse, alleges ‘caste difference’ for murder– Pune/Mumbai metro coverage of the Nanded case
Hindustan Times
– ‘Our love won’: Maharashtra woman who married dead boyfriend applies his blood as sindoor– ‘Cops provoked my brother to kill’: Woman alleges police instigation
The New Indian Express
– ‘Cops provoked my brother to kill’: Maharashtra woman who married dead boyfriend after her family killed him
NDTV
– Parents, Brother Of Maharashtra Woman Who Married Lover's Body Arrested For His Murder
IndiaTV News
– Love is Immortal: Maharashtra woman marries boyfriend’s corpse after father, brothers kill him
The Logical Indian
– Shocking Twist: Woman who married lover’s corpse levels serious charges at police
Times of India
– ‘I want justice’: Maharashtra woman who married corpse of lover claims cops abetted murder; father, brothers arrested
Economic Times
– Why this Nanded teen married a corpse; demanding death penalty for her father and brothers
YouTube (News Outlets)
– ABP Majha– TV9 Marathi– NDTV– India Today– Lokmat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Et1f1KoW_Y
As investigators revisited the Talwar home, overlooked details began to surface — details that would raise more questions than answers and push the investigation in an entirely new direction.
Part 2 traces how the case expanded beyond the bedroom, beyond the first assumptions, and into a maze of negligence, bias, and speculation that would haunt the investigation for years.
In this episode, we explore:
Part 2 is not about answers.
It’s about the moment the case stopped being straightforward — and started becoming something far more disturbing.
Narrated by: Shilpi & SonamMusic by: Josh Chowdhuri
Disclaimer:This episode discusses real events involving violence and sensitive allegations. Listener discretion is advised.All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.This narrative is based solely on publicly available information and court records.
Follow us on Instagram & YouTube @ViciousTales
#TrueCrime #AarushiTalwar #NoidaCase #IndianTrueCrime #ViciousTales #PodcastIndia#CrimeStory #Unsolved
Sources:
Wikipedia – 2008 Noida double murder case (Aarushi Talwar case)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Noida_double_murder_case
The Times of India – Allegations about affair with Talwar baseless: Durani
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/allegations-about-the-affair-with-talwar-baseless-says-durani/articleshow/3069822.cms
The Indian Express – Mistrial by media: Aarushi case
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/mistrial-by-media-aarushi-talwar-murder-case-4889249/
The Hoot (Media Watch) – Implicated by the Media
https://asu.thehoot.org/media-watch/media-practice/implicated-by-the-media-10336
Hindustan Times – Krishna’s sleazy stories about Aarushi, Hemraj nailed him https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi/krishna-s-sleazy-stories-about-aarushi-hemraj-nailed-him/story-IrPBIbLfWG8UEw9HrhwfEJ.html
Rediff – Krishna denies slur on Aarushi in narco test
https://www.rediff.com/news/2008/jun/13aarushi.htm
Business Standard – Contradictions in doctor’s statements: Defence
https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/contradictions-in-doc-s-statements-autopsy-report-defence-112072500656_1.html
Deccan Chronicle – Dentists Rajesh and Nupur Talwar cleared of Aarushi’s murder
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/121017/dentists-rajesh-and-nupur-talwar-cleared-of-daughter-aarushis-murder.html
The Indian Express – Key evidences in Aarushi case
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/aarushi-talwar-murder-case-rajesh-nupur-talwar-hemraj-noida-cbi-key-evidences-that-night-at-flat-l-32-4900539/
The Times of India – Evidence was insufficient to prosecute Talwars: Former CBI chief A.P. Singh
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/evidence-was-insufficient-to-prosecute-talwars-says-former-cbi-chief-ap-singh/articleshow/61057474.cms
The Times of India – Theory of ‘no outsider entry’ collapses
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/so-who-killed-aarushi-theory-of-no-outsider-entry-collapses/articleshow/61059745.cms
NDTV Blog – The CBI’s many wrongs with the Aarushi case
https://www.ndtv.com/blog/the-cbis-many-wrongs-with-the-aarushi-case-1762864
Netflix Documentary – House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths (not Aarushi)
Correction: The relevant Netflix documentary on this case is The Talwars: Behind Closed Doors (sometimes released under the title The Talwars: Behind Closed Doors – A Netflix Special, directed by Avirook Sen & produced by HBO/Netflix in India region, 2019).
(Note: Availability can vary by region. In India, it has been shown under Netflix true crime specials covering Aarushi Talwar case.)
• How early investigative lapses altered the direction of the case• The assumptions that shaped who was suspected — and why• Evidence that was noticed too late, mishandled, or lost entirely• The sudden shift in focus that changed public perception overnight• How media narratives began to overtake facts•
On the morning of 16 May 2008, a seemingly ordinary day in Noida turned into one of the most debated and emotionally fraught cases in India’s recent history.
Thirteen-year-old Aarushi Talwar was found dead in her bedroom — a discovery that shattered a family and sparked a media storm that would last for years.
But the hours leading up to that tragic morning were filled with ordinary, everyday moments:a new camera gifted nine days before her birthday, dinner with her parents, a final photo taken at 10:10 pm, and a quiet home settling in for the night.
What followed was chaos — neighbours crowding the flat, a compromised crime scene, shifting theories, contradictory statements, and a police investigation that stumbled right from the beginning.
In this episode, we revisit:
Part 1 focuses on Aarushi, the events inside the Talwar home, and the investigative chaos that unfolded immediately after her death.Part 2 will pick up from the shocking twist that changed the entire direction of the case — coming next week.
Narrated by: Shilpi & SonamMusic by: Josh Chowdhuri
Disclaimer:This episode discusses real events involving violence and sensitive family dynamics. Listener discretion is advised.All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.This narrative is based solely on publicly available information.
Follow us on Instagram & YouTube @ViciousTales
#TrueCrime #AarushiTalwar #NoidaCase #IndianTrueCrime #ViciousTales #PodcastIndia#CrimeStory #NewEpisode
Sources:
Wikipedia – 2008 Noida double murder case (Aarushi Talwar case)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Noida_double_murder_case
The Times of India – Allegations about affair with Talwar baseless: Durani
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/allegations-about-the-affair-with-talwar-baseless-says-durani/articleshow/3069822.cms
The Indian Express – Mistrial by media: Aarushi case
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/mistrial-by-media-aarushi-talwar-murder-case-4889249/
The Hoot (Media Watch) – Implicated by the Media
https://asu.thehoot.org/media-watch/media-practice/implicated-by-the-media-10336
Hindustan Times – Krishna’s sleazy stories about Aarushi, Hemraj nailed him
https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi/krishna-s-sleazy-stories-about-aarushi-hemraj-nailed-him/story-IrPBIbLfWG8UEw9HrhwfEJ.html
https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/contradictions-in-doc-s-statements-autopsy-report-defence-112072500656_1.html
Deccan Chronicle – Dentists Rajesh and Nupur Talwar cleared of Aarushi’s murder
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/121017/dentists-rajesh-and-nupur-talwar-cleared-of-daughter-aarushis-murder.html
The Indian Express – Key evidences in Aarushi case
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/aarushi-talwar-murder-case-rajesh-nupur-talwar-hemraj-noida-cbi-key-evidences-that-night-at-flat-l-32-4900539/
The Times of India – Evidence was insufficient to prosecute Talwars: Former CBI chief A.P. Singh
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/evidence-was-insufficient-to-prosecute-talwars-says-former-cbi-chief-ap-singh/articleshow/61057474.cms
The Times of India – Theory of ‘no outsider entry’ collapses
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/so-who-killed-aarushi-theory-of-no-outsider-entry-collapses/articleshow/61059745.cms
NDTV Blog – The CBI’s many wrongs with the Aarushi case
https://www.ndtv.com/blog/the-cbis-many-wrongs-with-the-aarushi-case-1762864
Netflix Documentary –
The Talwars: Behind Closed Doors (sometimes released under the title The Talwars: Behind Closed Doors – A Netflix Special, directed by Avirook Sen & produced by HBO/Netflix in India region, 2019).
(Note: Availability can vary by region. In India, it has been shown under Netflix true crime specials covering Aarushi Talwar case.)
In May 2025, two people crossed paths at a job interview in Noida — a forensic science student named Amrita Chauhan, and a UPSC aspirant, Ram Kesh Meena. Their connection grew quickly, leading them to move into a small flat in Delhi’s Timarpur within months. It seemed like the beginning of a shared future.
But in the early hours of 6 October 2025, a sudden fire broke out inside that flat — a blaze that neighbours first believed was a tragic accident. By the time the flames were brought under control, nothing about the scene made sense anymore.
As investigators stepped inside, they found evidence that told a far darker story: signs of struggle, traces of ghee and oil used to fuel the flames, and burn patterns that didn’t match an accidental blast. Surveillance footage and phone records soon revealed movements that raised even more questions — and pointed toward a carefully staged crime.
What was happening inside that home in the days leading up to the fire?And what did the digital trail reveal about the relationship that had unravelled behind closed doors?
In this episode, we trace the events that transformed a quiet Delhi neighbourhood into the centre of a chilling investigation — a case of trust, fear, digital secrets, and a night that changed everything.
Narrated by: Shilpi & SonamMusic by: Josh Chowdhuri
Disclaimer:
All individuals mentioned in this episode are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This narrative is based solely on publicly available information and should not be considered a definitive conclusion of events.
Follow us on Instagram and YouTube — @ViciousTales — for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and listener discussions.
#TrueCrime #DelhiCrime #UPSC #TimarpurCase #AmritaChauhan #RamKeshMeena#IndianTrueCrime #DigitalEvidence #CrimeInvestigation #TrueCrimeIndia #ViciousTales#PodcastIndia #CrimeStory
Sources:
The Indian Express
• Delhi UPSC aspirant murder: How a forensic science student fond of watching crime web series killed her live-in partner.(Meeting, moving in together, CCTV timeline, strangulation, staged fire.)
• Coverage confirming CCTV timings, masked individuals, and mobile-location data.
• Details about the involvement of the ex-boyfriend and friend, based on call records and movement tracking.
• Reporting on the recovery of multiple storage devices containing images of several women.
• Timeline reconstruction and motive reporting.
The Times of India
• Delhi horror: Woman kills boyfriend with help from ex, stages it as ‘fire’; poured ghee and wine over body, kept gas cylinder ready.(Fire staging details, substances used.)
• Delhi house horror: How racy clips, rekindled romance led to murder in Timarpur.(Meeting during job interview, relationship timeline.)
• Reporting on masked entrants, timeline of movements, and staging behaviour captured on CCTV.
• Details about the coordination between accomplices and their entry/exit timeline.
• Reporting on the dispute over intimate recordings and the refusal to delete them.
• Details on the number of women found on the recovered drives.
• Additional reporting on relationship conflict and overall investigative findings.
LiveMint • Delhi UPSC aspirant murder: Ghee, wine used to hide crime — How woman killed live-in partner with ex-boyfriend’s help.(Staging substances, cylinder manipulation.)
• Coverage on digital evidence, including hard-drive recovery and forensic trail.
• Sequence-of-events reporting tied to the investigation.
NDTV
• Woman’s Revenge, Ex’s Support, And Some Ghee: Story Behind A Charred Body.(Fire night details, discovery of body, timeline of events.)
The Economic Times
• Reporting on coordinated entry and exit, sequences leading up to the fire.
India Today
Coverage on the conflict involving the private videos, the refusal to delete them, and the impact on the relationship.
Youtube:
Between 2005 and 2006, a quiet neighbourhood in Noida hid a horror that India had never seen before.
Sixteen children and women went missing from the narrow lanes of Nithari village — their disappearances dismissed for months as routine runaways.
But when the police finally opened the gates of a bungalow in Sector 31, the truth was almost impossible to believe.
What began as missing person complaints soon unfolded into one of the most disturbing and controversial criminal investigations in the country’s history.
The Nithari Case isn’t just a story about alleged crimes — it’s about systemic silence, institutional neglect, and families who were forced to fight for answers long after hope had run out.
Pandher’s interview link: Moninder Singh Pandher Exclusive: मोनिंदर सिंह पंढेर ने बताया निठारीकांड का काला सच | Aaj Tak LIVE
Hosted by Shilpi and SonamMusic by Josh Chowdhuri
Disclaimer
This podcast discusses real events and true crimes. The content may include descriptions of violence, SA, and other material that may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Any criminal acts discussed in this episode are allegations based on publicly available reports, investigations, and court records.
Our intent is to share these stories responsibly and respectfully, honouring the victims and their families while shedding light on the systems that failed them.
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Sources
Hindustan Times
Indian Express
India Today
Times of India
The Hindu
Livemint
The Quint
Business Standard
NDTV
Reporters’ Collective
ResearchGate
TwoCircles.net
iPleaders Blog
UNICEF India Report (2024)
• “Rimpa was pretty and amiable, recall Nithari neighbours.”• “Bungalow No. 5, Sector 21, Noida: Haunted house of Pandher.”• “In Noida, Rimpa’s parents threaten suicide, locals protest outside Pandher house.”• “Nithari killings: A 16-year timeline of gruesome killings, investigation, trials, verdicts.”• “Families of victims react to Nithari verdict: ‘Our children were forgotten.’”• “The horror of the Nithari serial killings” (archived 2007, republished 2023).• “Noida’s Nithari case that saw 16 killings: A 17-year trail.”• “Cops knew of Payal’s murder.”• “Who is Moninder Singh Pandher: Know all about the accused who was set free despite charges of cannibalism and murder in the Nithari case.”• “A timeline of the Nithari killings case.”• “Nithari killings: The acquittal and the unanswered questions.”• “Nithari serial killings: A timeline of the case so far.”• “Nithari serial killings: Botched investigation, unresolved truth.”• “Rapes, murders & cannibalism: A timeline of Nithari serial killings.”• “Parents of Nithari victims: ‘Justice died with our daughters.’”• “A convenient villain.”• Making of a Killer: The Nithari Serial Murders of 2006.• “Our daughter’s soul will rest in peace, say Rimpa’s parents after sentencing.”• “All you need to know about Nithari Serial Killings.”• “The need for a national registry of SA offenders.”
In November 2025, a shocking discovery in a stormwater drain in Noida’s Sector 108 set off an investigation that stunned the entire nation.
A woman’s torso, found without a head, without hands, without anything that could reveal who she was, became the centre of one of the most disturbing criminal cases of the year. What began as a horrifying discovery soon unraveled into a chilling story of betrayal, secrecy and calculated violence.
As investigators worked backwards from a body with no identity, they uncovered a trail that led to a local bus driver… and a relationship that had quietly been deteriorating behind closed doors.
What followed was a case built on CCTV trails, forensic recovery, suppressed emotions, and a truth that was far darker than anyone expected.
This episode isn’t just about a brutal crime, it’s about a woman whose story could have vanished forever, the investigation that brought her identity back, and the system that must now deliver justice for her and her children.
Hosted by Sonam& ShilpiMusic by Josh Chowdhuri
Disclaimer
This podcast discusses real events and true crimes. The content may include descriptions of violence and other material that may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Any criminal acts discussed in this episode are allegations based on publicly available reports, investigations, and media coverage.
Our intent is to tell these stories responsibly and respectfully, honouring the victims and their families while shedding light on the societal issues and failures that surround such cases.
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#TrueCrime #IndianTrueCrime #NoidaCrime #ViciousTales #CrimePodcast#SouthAsianTrueCrime #CrimeAndJustice #DarkHistory #JusticeForVictims#TrueCrimeIndia #ViolenceAgainstWomen #IndianCriminalCases #PodcastIndia#ViciousTalesPodcast
Sources:
Indian Express
• Headless body of woman found in Noida: Cops arrest bus driver…• Headless body of woman found in Noida: Cops arrest bus driver, he says ‘relationship soured’.
India Today
• Love affair, blackmail, murder: Mystery over Noida woman’s headless body solved• Noida woman beheaded body: A week ago, a woman’s dismembered body was found… Lover arrested.
ThePrint (PTI)
• After discovery of woman’s headless body in drain, Noida police arrests bus driver.
Hindustan Times
• Noida man killed woman over marriage demand, dumped headless body in drain• Now I’m sleeping well: Man who beheaded woman, dumped body in Noida Sector 108 drain.
NDTV
• Man, Who Beheaded Lover In Noida, Said She Used To ‘Extort Money’ From Him.
Times of India
• Bus caught on camera near drain led police to lover who killed woman in Noida
The New Indian Express
• Noida Police arrests bus driver for murder after woman’s headless body found in drain.
YouTube
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOTZpTFvebM
In 2022, two women vanished months apart from different towns in South India. One sold lottery tickets on the streets of Kochi. The other went door to door, trying to make a living. Both disappeared without a trace.
For weeks, their families searched — hoping for answers, fearing the worst. When police finally traced their last phone signals, all roads led to a quiet village in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district. What they uncovered there would shock an entire nation.
Behind the walls of an ordinary-looking home in Elanthoor lay one of the most disturbing and tragic stories India has ever seen — a story of manipulation, misplaced faith, and two innocent lives caught in its shadow.
Who were these women?
What led three ordinary people down such a dark path?
And how did a web of lies turn belief into brutality?
Join us as we uncover the haunting story behind The Elanthoor Murders: The Occult Crimes That Shook Kerala.
Narrated by: Sonam and Shilpi
Music by: Josh Chowdhuri
Disclaimer:
This podcast discusses true crimes and real events. It contains descriptions of violence, psychological manipulation, and sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
All individuals mentioned in this podcast are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Interpretations in this episode are based on publicly available information and should not be considered definitive conclusions.
Our intention is to tell this story responsibly and respectfully, with empathy toward the victims and their families.
Follow us on Instagram and YouTube — @ViciousTales — for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and listener discussions.
Sources:
The News Minute
“The paradox of Bhagaval Singh: Progressive poet accused in Kerala’s human sacrifice case”
“Behind the human sacrifice, four years of planning by alleged mastermind Shafi” (Oct 12, 2022)
“Kerala human sacrifice case: How an entire state reacted to an unthinkable crime” (Oct 2022)
“Kerala’s collective shock and the questions of faith and vulnerability” (Oct 2022)
The New Indian Express
Coverage on the Elanthoor couple and investigation timeline
“Two years on, Elanthoor human sacrifice accused’s residence a ghost house” (Oct 12, 2024)
“How Kerala responded to the Elanthoor human sacrifice case” (Oct 2022)
Mathrubhumi English
Reports confirming the couple’s professional background and police findings
India Today / India Today Insight
“Details emerge of victims killed by accused arrested in Kerala human sacrifice case” (Oct 17, 2022)
“How police cracked the human sacrifice case in Kerala” (Oct 12, 2022)
“Victims’ families demand justice as Kerala reels under horror” (Oct 2022)
India Today Insight – “The psychology of control: How Shafi manipulated the couple in Kerala” (Oct 2022)
The Indian Express
“Kerala human sacrifice: Prime accused may have used his mortuary experience” (Oct 17, 2022)
Coverage of allegations and earlier criminal cases involving Mohammed Shafi (Oct 12, 2022)
The Hindu
“Elanthoor reels under shock after horrific killings” (Oct 2022)
“Kerala case: Beyond the crime — understanding manipulation and fear” (Editorial, Oct 2022)
NDTV
Reporting on Mohammed Shafi’s alleged role and prior cases (Oct 12, 2022)
Hindustan Times
“How the online relationship developed between ‘Sreedevi’ and Bhagaval” (Oct 12, 2022)
The Times of India
Coverage of investigation timeline and related updates
South China Morning Post (SCMP)
“Indian trio in Kerala arrested over alleged human sacrifice case” (Oct 13, 2022)
Sabrang India
“Two women killed in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district, arrests made” (Oct 13, 2022)
BBC News
“Kerala human sacrifice case: What drives belief and control” (Oct 2022)
Wikipedia
Elanthoor Human Sacrifice Case – Chronology of investigation and arrests
In July 2018, eleven members of the same family were found dead inside their home in Burari, North Delhi. What at first looked like a mass suicide soon turned into one of India’s most haunting and baffling mysteries.No signs of struggle. No forced entry. Ten of them hanging in a circle — and one lying still in another room.
The Chundawat family was known to be kind, generous, and deeply spiritual. But behind their quiet life, diaries spanning over a decade revealed something chilling — a pattern of ritualistic obedience, guided by what they believed was the voice of their deceased patriarch.
Was this a suicide pact, a case of shared delusion, or something far more sinister?Join us as we uncover the strange, heartbreaking truth behind The Burari Case.
Narrated by: Sonam and ShilpiMusic by: Josh Chowdhuri
Disclaimer:
This podcast discusses true crimes and real events. The content may include descriptions of death, religious ritual, and psychological distress that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
All individuals mentioned in this podcast are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Any interpretations discussed are based on publicly available information and should not be considered definitive conclusions.
Our intention is to present this story responsibly and respectfully, with sensitivity toward the victims and their families. We encourage listeners to seek out multiple perspectives and draw their own conclusions.
Sources:
#TrueCrime #BurariCase #ChundawatFamily #DelhiMystery #HouseOfSecrets#TrueCrimeIndia #PsychologicalCase #FaithAndFear #IndianCrimePodcast#ViciousTales #BurariDeaths #TrueStory
• India Today – “The Burari Deaths: A Family’s Strange Descent into Ritual and Delusion”• The Hindu – “Shared Psychosis Behind Burari Tragedy: Delhi Police”• BBC News – “The Burari Deaths: The Mystery That Shook India”• Netflix Documentary – House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths• Times of India – “The Burari Case: 11 Dead, One City Haunted”
In March 2025, a missing husband.A sealed blue drum.And a discovery that turned a quiet Meerut home into one of India’s most shocking true crime stories.
What began as love ended in lies, obsession, and cement.
Hosted by Sonam and ShilpiMusic by Josh Chowdhuri
#TrueCrime #IndianTrueCrime #TheBlueDrumCase #MeerutCrime #CrimePodcast#TrueCrimeIndia #ViciousTales #DarkHistory #SouthAsiaTrueCrime #PodcastIndia
Disclaimer:
This podcast discusses true crimes and real events. The content may include descriptions of violence, criminal behavior, and other material that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
All individuals mentioned in this podcast are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Any allegations discussed are just that—allegations—and do not imply guilt or criminal conduct unless legally established.
Our intention is to present information responsibly and respectfully, based on publicly available sources. We do not claim to have all the facts, and we encourage our listeners to do their own research and come to their own conclusions.
Sources:
Hindustan Times — “Decoding the concrete plot behind Merchant Navy officer’s murder in Meerut”
Hindustan Times — “Meerut murder case: 69 days later, 1,000-page chargesheet names victim’s wife, lover, cites 34 witnesses”
NDTV — “Cops share key details on Meerut murder: black magic, money transfers”
NDTV — “Meerut Drum Murder: Police arrest wife and her lover in Himachal Pradesh”
Times of India — “Autopsy reveals savagery of killing in Meerut murder”
Indian Express — “A love story gone wrong: Body in drum shocks Meerut”
In June 2024, the quiet village of Dantiya in Gujarat woke up to a tragedy that would soon make national headlines.
Eighteen-year-old Chandrika Chaudhary, a bright NEET aspirant with dreams of becoming a nurse, was found hanging in her family courtyard—just days after scoring high marks in her exam.
At first, it looked like a suicide. But as the investigation unfolded, disturbing details began to surface—about family control, social honour, and a young woman’s fight for independence.
This isn’t just the story of a crime. It’s the story of a girl who dared to dream beyond the limits set for her, and the system that failed to protect her.
Hosted by Sonam and Shilpi
Music by Josh Chowdhuri
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This podcast discusses true crimes and real events. The content may include descriptions of violence, criminal behavior, and other material that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
All individuals mentioned in this podcast are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Any allegations discussed are just that—allegations—and do not imply guilt or criminal conduct unless legally established.
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https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/banaskantha-honour-killing-victim-had-told-parents-she-left-home-because-they-were-against-her-further-studies-say-police-10187698/
https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/how-gujarat-honour-killing-reminds-of-radhika-yadavs-murder-2772928-2025-08-18
In the early 1990s, a shocking triple homicide inside a Kolkata apartment left a city reeling. Neighbors heard the cries, police broke down the door, and what they found inside would remain etched in memory for decades.
This isn’t just the story of a brutal crime. It’s a deeper look at the lives behind the headlines, the fractures within a family, and the unsettling journey of a boy caught at the center of it all.
Hosted by Sonam and Shilpi
Music by Josh Chowdhuri
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This podcast discusses true crimes and real events. The content may include descriptions of violence, criminal behavior, and other material that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
All individuals mentioned in this podcast are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Any allegations discussed are just that—allegations—and do not imply guilt or criminal conduct unless legally established.
Our intention is to present information responsibly and respectfully, based on publicly available sources. We do not claim to have all the facts, and we encourage our listeners to do their own research and come to their own conclusions.
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In July 2007, 21-year-old engineering student Snehal Gaware was found murdered inside her own home in Dombivli, hidden in the most unexpected place. With no forced entry, missing valuables, and a web of suspects ranging from her boyfriend to her own family, the case spiraled into one of Mumbai’s most chilling unsolved mysteries. Who killed Snehal—and why?
Narrated by: Sonam and Shilpi
Music by: Josh Chowdhuri
Disclaimer:
This podcast discusses true crimes and real events. The content may include descriptions of violence, criminal behavior, and other material that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
All individuals mentioned in this podcast are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Any allegations discussed are just that—allegations—and do not imply guilt or criminal conduct unless legally established.
Our intention is to present information responsibly and respectfully, based on publicly available sources. We do not claim to have all the facts, and we encourage our listeners to do their own research and come to their own conclusions.
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https://theprint.in/judiciary/murdered-stuffed-into-box-bed-at-own-home-snehal-gavare-case-still-unsolved-15-yrs-on/1282432/
https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-voices/murder-diaries-14-riveting-indian-homicides-that-remain-unsolved-till-todays-in-india-that-may-remain-unsolved
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/case-studyunsolved-crazy-murder-case/238830244’
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On July 8, 2025, a brutal double murder inside a Delhi home shocked an entire community. What began as young love spiraled into obsession, abuse, and ultimately, an act of unimaginable violence.
This is the Sonal Arya case — a true-crime story that moves from the quiet hills of Uttarakhand to the bustling lanes of Majnu Ka Tilla, Delhi. Across nine parts, we trace how it all began, the choices that led here, and the devastating end that changed lives forever.
Listen to the full case now.
Narrated by:
Sonam and Shilpi
Music by:
Josh Chowdhuri
Disclaimer:
This podcast discusses true crimes and real events. The content may include descriptions of violence, criminal behavior, and other material that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
All individuals mentioned in this podcast are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Any allegations discussed are just that—allegations—and do not imply guilt or criminal conduct unless legally established.
Our intention is to present information responsibly and respectfully, based on publicly available sources. We do not claim to have all the facts, and we encourage our listeners to do their own research and come to their own conclusions.
Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez0KilFstWg
https://www.ptcnews.tv/delhi-nation/delhi-double-murder-man-arrested-for-killing-ex-friends-toddler-in-majnu-ka-tila-4411666
https://theprint.in/india/man-who-slit-ex-lovers-throat-beheaded-toddler-in-delhi-held-in-uttarakhand-police/2685373/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/man-held-from-u-khand-for-murdering-ex-girlfriend-infant-at-delhi-s-majnu-ka-tila-101752085188805.html
https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/nikhil-kumar-murders-sonal-arya-infant-in-delhi-sold-previous-baby/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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In this episode of Vicious Tales, we explore the haunting story of a Punjabi family who left their homeland in search of the American dream. From their journey across states to their life in Ohio, theirs was a story of love, culture, and resilience. But one quiet April evening in 2019, their home in West Chester became the scene of one of the most shocking tragedies the community had ever witnessed.
Through immigration journeys, family dynamics, and the unraveling of an investigation that gripped Ohio, we piece together how a life that seemed ordinary from the outside could hide unimaginable darkness within.
Join us as we trace this story from Punjab to Cincinnati, uncovering how faith, family, and betrayal collided in ways no one could have predicted.
Narrated by: Sonam and Shilpi
Music by: Josh Chowdhuri
Disclaimer:
This podcast discusses true crimes and real events. The content may include descriptions of violence, criminal behavior, and other material that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
All individuals mentioned in this podcast are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Any allegations discussed are just that—allegations—and do not imply guilt or criminal conduct unless legally established.
Our intention is to present information responsibly and respectfully, based on publicly available sources. We do not claim to have all the facts, and we encourage our listeners to do their own research and come to their own conclusions.
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https://www.wvxu.org/local-news/2019-07-02/police-make-arrest-in-west-chester-quadruple-homicide?
https://www.fox19.com/2024/07/26/gurpreet-singh-fights-death-sentence-killing-family/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ieb1ds-j_Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npOBup4MCMo
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Sibling Rivalry to Murder: When Family Bonds Turn Fatal
A 12-year-old boy disappears without a trace. Was it human trafficking, sorcery, or something even closer to home? For weeks, police chased every possible lead — from CCTV footage to ritualistic suspicions. But the truth, when it finally surfaced, shocked everyone.
In today’s episode, we unravel a heartbreaking case from Odisha that exposes hidden dangers inside ordinary homes, and a second chilling case from Faridabad that raises unsettling questions about sibling rivalry, jealousy, and the silent weight children carry.
Two families. Two tragedies. And one haunting theme: how far can rivalry between siblings really go?
🎧 Listen now on Spotify.
Hosted by: Sonam and Shilpi
Music by: Josh Chowdhuri
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This podcast discusses true crimes and real events. The content may include descriptions of violence, criminal behavior, and other material that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
All individuals mentioned in this podcast are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Any allegations discussed are just that—allegations—and do not imply guilt or criminal conduct unless legally established.
Our intention is to present information responsibly and respectfully, based on publicly available sources. We do not claim to have all the facts, and we encourage our listeners to do their own research and come to their own conclusions.
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https://www.orissapost.com/teen-kills-younger-bro-buries-body/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsL9R26Ak_A
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🎙️ The Manisha Singh Case | Justice Must Be Served
19-year-old Manisha Singh from Haryana dreamed of becoming a nurse. On August 11, 2025, she disappeared after leaving work. Just two days later, her mutilated body was discovered near the Singhani canal.
Authorities called it suicide. Villagers called it murder. What followed were mass protests demanding answers, accountability, and justice. The case has since been handed over to the CBI but Manisha’s family is still waiting for the truth.
This is more than just one story. It represents every woman silenced by violence, every family denied justice, and every voice that refuses to be ignored. Justice for Manisha cannot wait.
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#ManishaSingh #JusticeForManisha #TrueCrimeIndia #IndianCrimeCase #HaryanaNews#WomenSafety #JusticeDenied #ManishaSinghCase
In this chilling episode, we uncover four shocking true-crime stories of mothers who committed the unthinkable—murder. From the tragic case of Suchana Seth, to the disturbing story of Dr. Neha Gupta, and two more harrowing accounts, we dive deep into the psychological, emotional, and societal factors that led to these devastating crimes.
Why would a mother take a life she created? What pushes someone past the edge? We examine the details, motives, and aftermath of these cases while asking the hard questions that haunt families and communities forever.
🔎 Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of violence, mental health struggles, and child-related crimes. Listener discretion is advised.
✨ Stay tuned, subscribe, and share with fellow true crime enthusiasts.
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This podcast discusses true crimes and real events. The content may include descriptions of violence, criminal behavior, and other material that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
All individuals mentioned in this podcast are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Any allegations discussed are just that—allegations—and do not imply guilt or criminal conduct unless legally established.
Our intention is to present information responsibly and respectfully, based on publicly available sources. We do not claim to have all the facts, and we encourage our listeners to do their own research and come to their own conclusions.
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In May 2022, a young woman named Shraddha Walkar left her hometown behind to begin a new life in Delhi with her partner.
What followed was a chilling investigation that pieced together fragments of evidence; digital trails, forensic breakthroughs, and late-night confessions. Behind closed doors, a tale of control, violence, and secrecy was slowly brought to light. The deeper the authorities dug, the more disturbing the truth became, leaving the nation stunned and horrified.
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This podcast discusses true crimes and real events. The content may include descriptions of violence, criminal behavior, and other material that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
All individuals mentioned in this podcast are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Any allegations discussed are just that—allegations—and do not imply guilt or criminal conduct unless legally established.
Our intention is to present information responsibly and respectfully, based on publicly available sources. We do not claim to have all the facts, and we encourage our listeners to do their own research and come to their own conclusions.
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Sources:
https://daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1020393
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RugYJ2cpgM8
Honeymoon Murder
Narrated by Sonam and Shilpi | Music by Josh
A honeymoon in the hills. A groom who vanishes.
What begins as a romantic getaway spirals into one of India’s most shocking true crime stories—marked by twists, betrayals, and a nationwide investigation.
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This podcast discusses true crimes and real events. The content may include descriptions of violence, criminal behavior, and other material that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
All individuals mentioned in this podcast are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Any allegations discussed are just that—allegations—and do not imply guilt or criminal conduct unless legally established.
Our intention is to present information responsibly and respectfully, based on publicly available sources. We do not claim to have all the facts, and we encourage our listeners to do their own research and come to their own conclusions.
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