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Welted Marigold : Dark and Mysterious Stories from South Asia and Beyond - True Crime

Ambica Uppal

27 episodes

4 days ago

Send us a text In the This episode of Welted Marigold, we journey to Mumbai, India, to uncover one of the most chilling and baffling cold cases in recent history. This is the story of Snehal Gaware, a 21-year-old engineering student whose life was cut short in a crime so intimate and terrifying that it left an entire nation in shock. Imagine the horror of searching for your missing daughter for 24 hours, only to realize you had been sleeping just inches away from her body the entire time. Sne...

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Send us a text In the This episode of Welted Marigold, we journey to Mumbai, India, to uncover one of the most chilling and baffling cold cases in recent history. This is the story of Snehal Gaware, a 21-year-old engineering student whose life was cut short in a crime so intimate and terrifying that it left an entire nation in shock. Imagine the horror of searching for your missing daughter for 24 hours, only to realize you had been sleeping just inches away from her body the entire time. Sne...

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Episodes (20/27)

Welted Marigold : Dark and Mysterious Stories from South Asia and Beyond - True Crime

The Locked Room Mystery: What Really Happened to Snehal Gaware? | Welted Marigold Episode 27

Send us a text In the This episode of Welted Marigold, we journey to Mumbai, India, to uncover one of the most chilling and baffling cold cases in recent history. This is the story of Snehal Gaware, a 21-year-old engineering student whose life was cut short in a crime so intimate and terrifying that it left an entire nation in shock. Imagine the horror of searching for your missing daughter for 24 hours, only to realize you had been sleeping just inches away from her body the entire time. Sne...

1 week ago

8 minutes

Welted Marigold : Dark and Mysterious Stories from South Asia and Beyond - True Crime

The Murder that ruined Indias first superstar | True Crime India

Send us a text In the world of South Asian true crime, few stories rival the 1944 murder of C.N. Lakshmikanthan—a case that didn’t just shock the public, but brought the glittering world of the Madras film industry to its knees. This episode is a deep dive into the scandal that ruined superstars, exposed a blackmail empire, and changed Indian cinema history forever. What happens when the most powerful stars of the silver screen are accused of a cold-blooded killing? In November 1944, a notor...

3 weeks ago

5 minutes

Welted Marigold : Dark and Mysterious Stories from South Asia and Beyond - True Crime

Murder of Sana Yousaf | Pakistan True Crime

Send us a text Welcome to Welted Marigold with your storyteller Ambica , where we delve into the dark and mysterious true crime stories from South Asia and beyond. Tonight, we investigate the profoundly tragic and shocking Sana Yusf murder case. Sana Yusf, a vibrant 17-year-old digital leader from Islamabad, was a one-woman industry who commanded over a million adoring followers across platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Her content was simple, but her mere presence—a young single woman spea...

1 month ago

5 minutes

Welted Marigold : Dark and Mysterious Stories from South Asia and Beyond - True Crime

The Maharani Anila Kumari Murder Case: Royal Feud, Missing Queen, and a Property Scandal

Send us a text Dive into the complex and shocking saga of the Maharani Anila Kumari murder case, a sensational crime that has gripped Madhya Pradesh. This investigation focuses on the alleged suspicious death of the 95-year-old Maharani of the erstwhile Narwar Royal Family in Ujjain. The case is not just about a missing royal, but a bitter, ongoing family property dispute over ancestral land valued at over ₹100 Crores. Key Investigation & Searchable Details: • The Allegation: The Maharani...

1 month ago

8 minutes

Welted Marigold : Dark and Mysterious Stories from South Asia and Beyond - True Crime

1925 Bombay: The Bawla Murder and the King Who Lost His Throne | True Crime India

Send us a text Step back to colonial India in 1925 for the Bawla murder case, the royal scandal that shook the British Raj. When wealthy businessman Abdul Kader Bawla is brazenly shot dead on Malabar Hill, Bombay, the trail leads directly to a powerful Maharaja, a beautiful courtesan, and a daring plot of kidnapping and passion. This is not just a murder mystery—it's a story of love, lust, power, and the downfall of a king. Join us as we unravel this sensational desi crime and examine how one...

1 month ago

9 minutes

Welted Marigold : Dark and Mysterious Stories from South Asia and Beyond - True Crime

Brother’s Betrayal: Pramod Mahajan and the Murder That Shook Indian Politics| True Crime India

Send us a text The most shocking political true crime story in modern India. Pramod Mahajan was the BJP's charismatic "Kingmaker" and a Union Cabinet Minister. His extraordinary life was ended not by a political rival, but by his own flesh and blood. In this chilling episode of The Brand and Tonic Show, we go beyond the headlines to uncover the toxic saga of the Mahajan brothers. We detail Pramod Mahajan's meteoric rise in the BJP, his influence on the cellular revolution, and the high-flying...

1 month ago

13 minutes

Welted Marigold : Dark and Mysterious Stories from South Asia and Beyond - True Crime

BRUTALLY MURDERED: Justice Overturned by Elite Power | The Ivonne Johnson True Crime Sri Lanka Nepal India Pakistan

Send us a text In the wealthy, exclusive Royal Park Condominium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, a life of privilege masked a savage brutality. This is the harrowing true crime story of Ivonne Johnson, a bright 19-year-old found murdered in a rarely used fire escape stairwell in 2005. The Case That Rocked a Nation: Ivonne's killer was one of their own: Jude Anthony Ja, a member of Sri Lanka's affluent elite, whose volatility was ignited by ego and intoxication. The assault was relentless, but a silent ...

1 month ago

14 minutes

Welted Marigold : Dark and Mysterious Stories from South Asia and Beyond - True Crime

11 Bodies. 11 Family Members. 11 Diaries | The Burari Deaths | True Crime India

Send us a text Dive deep into the chilling Burari Murders case – one of India’s most perplexing and disturbing mass deaths. In this episode of Shadows of Burari, we meticulously dissect the evidence, the shocking discovery of eleven family members found deceased, and the terrifying belief system that led to this tragedy. Explore the unsettling dynamics of the Chundawat family, the intricate web of alleged shared psychosis, and the handwritten notes detailing the ritualistic 'Banyan tree worsh...

2 months ago

14 minutes

Welted Marigold : Dark and Mysterious Stories from South Asia and Beyond - True Crime

The Halloween Horror – Arpana Jinaga's Bizarre Murder & the DNA That Couldn't Speak | True Crime India

Send us a text The perfect nightmare: A crowded Halloween party ends in a brutal murder, with a crime scene so contaminated it baffled police for years. This is the chilling story of Arpana Jinaga. In 2008, 24-year-old software engineer Arpana Jinaga hosted a massive Halloween costume party at her Redmond, Washington apartment complex. Hundreds of guests came and went, but two days later, Arpana was found strangled in her bedroom. What followed was one of the most complex and controversial un...

2 months ago

15 minutes

Welted Marigold : Dark and Mysterious Stories from South Asia and Beyond - True Crime

The Palace of Death: Crown Prince Dipendra and The Unsolved Nepal Royal Massacre | True Crime Nepal

Send us a text The Night A Monarchy Was Obliterated. On June 1, 2001, nine members of Nepal’s Royal Family, including King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya, were gunned down at the Narayanhiti Palace. The official verdict was clear: Crown Prince Dipendra—fueled by rage over a forbidden marriage and substance abuse—murdered his family before taking his own life. This chilling true crime episode dissects the Royal Nepal Massacre (Durbar Hatyakanda), exploring the rampant conspiracy theories that su...

2 months ago

11 minutes

Welted Marigold : Dark and Mysterious Stories from South Asia and Beyond - True Crime

India's First Cyber Murder: The Case That Changed Digital Crime Laws | True Crime India

Send us a text It started with a simple email, a mysterious online profile, or a digital trail left in the dark corners of the web. This is the groundbreaking true story of India’s First Cyber Murder, the case that proved technology wouldn't just be a tool for criminals, but also a weapon for killers. In a seemingly ordinary life, a venomous, digitally-fueled plot was being hatched. When the victim was found, the police were confronted with a crime scene that defied traditional forensics. The...

2 months ago

10 minutes

Welted Marigold : Dark and Mysterious Stories from South Asia and Beyond - True Crime

Kerala’s Darkest Secret - 28 years to discovering what happened to Sister Abhaya | True Crime India

Send us a text A true crime case that shook the foundation of the Indian Church. In 1992, Sister Abhaya, a young nun in Kottayam, Kerala, was found dead in a convent well. What followed was a decades-long struggle for justice, initially dismissed as a suicide by the local police, only for the CBI to later confirm it was a brutal murder. This episode dives deep into one of India’s most controversial and complex Desi crime stories: the compromised investigations, the missing evidence, the small...

3 months ago

12 minutes

Welted Marigold : Dark and Mysterious Stories from South Asia and Beyond - True Crime

Did Adnan Syed Kill his ex ? the murder case of Hae Min Lee | True Crime India Pakistan

Send us a text The Hae Min Lee murder case is back in the spotlight, and this time, the twists are more profound than ever. Convicted in 2000 and subject of the globally famous Serial podcast, Adnan Syed spent 23 years maintaining his innocence. In 2022, a stunning move led to his release, but the legal saga did not end there. This episode is your essential, up-to-the-minute true crime deep-dive. We break down the reinstatement of the murder conviction and analyze the Baltimore judge's contro...

3 months ago

26 minutes

Welted Marigold : Dark and Mysterious Stories from South Asia and Beyond - True Crime

The tragic killing of Noor Mukadam in Pakistan | True Crime Pakistan Nepal India Bangladesh

Send us a text The brutal 2021 murder of Noor Mukadam in Islamabad sent shockwaves across Pakistan and the world, becoming a symbol of the pervasive issue of violence against women. Join us as we unravel the chilling timeline of events, from Noor's desperate attempts to escape to the high-profile trial that captured a nation's attention. We'll explore the complex details of the case, the role of wealth and privilege, and the fight for justice led by a grieving family and a united community. S...

3 months ago

27 minutes

Welted Marigold : Dark and Mysterious Stories from South Asia and Beyond - True Crime

A politician, a socialite and a murder | what really happened to sunanda pushkar death? | True Crime India

Send us a text On January 17, 2014, the world woke up to a shocking headline: Sunanda Pushkar, the vibrant, outspoken businesswoman and wife of prominent politician Shashi Tharoor, was found dead in a luxury hotel suite at The Leela Palace in Delhi. What followed was a complex web of intrigue, high-profile politics, and a true crime mystery that has captivated a nation for over a decade. Was it suicide, an accidental overdose, or something far more sinister? In this in-depth episode, we metic...

3 months ago

24 minutes

Welted Marigold : Dark and Mysterious Stories from South Asia and Beyond - True Crime

Anni Dewani Murder Case: The Shocking Truth Behind the Honeymoon Killing | True Crime India

Send us a text Join us as we dive deep into the Anni Dewani murder case, a captivating and complex story that made international headlines. In this episode, we explore the mysterious death of Anni Dewani, a young bride killed during her honeymoon in South Africa. Was it a random hijacking, or was there a sinister plot orchestrated by the one person who should have protected her? We meticulously break down the evidence, the conflicting testimonies, and the sensational trial that followed. Tun...

4 months ago

22 minutes

Welted Marigold : Dark and Mysterious Stories from South Asia and Beyond - True Crime

The Aarushi Talwar Murder: A Case That Divided a Nation - Indian True Crime - Welted Marigold

Send us a text On a fateful morning in May 2008, the bodies of 14-year-old Aarushi Talwar and the family's domestic helper, Hemraj, were discovered in the Talwars' Noida home. What followed was a sensational double-murder case that captivated and shocked India. Was it a crime of passion, a conspiracy, or a tragic miscarriage of justice? This documentary podcast re-examines the botched police investigation, the media frenzy, and the controversial trial that led to the conviction of Aarushi's p...

4 months ago

29 minutes

Welted Marigold : Dark and Mysterious Stories from South Asia and Beyond - True Crime

The Unsolved Mystery of Divya Bharti: A Bollywood Tragedy | Indian True Crime

Send us a text On April 5, 1993, Bollywood's rising star, Divya Bharti, died under mysterious circumstances after falling from her fifth-floor apartment. At just 19, she was at the peak of her career, and her sudden death has been a subject of speculation and debate for decades. Was it a tragic accident, a deliberate suicide, or something far more sinister? In this exclusive episode of The Dhundh Ray, we revisit one of India's most baffling cold cases. We delve into the events leading up to t...

4 months ago

21 minutes

Welted Marigold : Dark and Mysterious Stories from South Asia and Beyond - True Crime

The Death of Sushant Singh Rajput: A Bollywood Mystery | A True Crime Investigation | True Crime India

Send us a text Join us as we re-examine the perplexing case surrounding the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Beyond the headlines and celebrity status, this episode delves into the unanswered questions, the conflicting reports, and the controversial theories that have made his case one of Bollywood's most enduring mysteries. We'll explore the initial suicide verdict, the subsequent CBI investigation, and the public's relentless pursuit of answers. This is not just another story about a st...

4 months ago

14 minutes

Welted Marigold : Dark and Mysterious Stories from South Asia and Beyond - True Crime

Noor Mukaddam: The Islamabad Murder Case That Shocked Pakistan | A True Crime Story of Justice and Betrayal

Send us a text The brutal murder of Noor Mukaddam in Islamabad became one of the most talked-about true crime cases in Pakistan's history. This isn't just a story of a life tragically cut short, but a deep dive into betrayal, the dangerous intersection of class privilege and power, and an entire nation's fight for justice. In July 2021, the world watched in horror as details emerged about Noor, a vibrant 27-year-old, and her horrifying death at the hands of Zahir Jaffer, the son of a wealt...

4 months ago

16 minutes