Poongavu, a serene village near a church in Alappuzha. It’s where Rosamma, a woman in her sixties, had spent her entire life. Her husband had abandoned her when their children were still young. But Rosamma was not one to give up. She worked tirelessly in several homes and raised her children on her own.

When her children went their separate ways, Rosamma had one wish — companionship. Sixty was not an age to stop dreaming. She found someone who matched her heart and age. They decided to marry. Rosamma even bought a gold ornament for her wedding. She didn’t tell many people about it. There were just two weeks left for the wedding when suddenly, Rosamma went missing.

Four days later, the village was shocked — Rosamma, who was about to get married, had been murdered by her own brother and buried in their ancestral house. What drove him to such cruelty? Was it jealousy over her new beginning, or fear of losing family property? Rosamma’s world — built with years of love, sacrifice, and small savings — was destroyed in a moment of greed and hate.

Listen to the full story on Manorama Online Crime Beat Podcast.
I’m Seena Antony, with you on this journey.

Artists: Jesna Nagaroor, Sarath Menon, Jinju Venugopal, Jayanthi and Albin

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A chilling tale from Kanakkari — the brutal murder of Jessy by her husband, who killed her out of deep-seated hatred and went on a holiday with another woman. In this episode of Crime Beat, Seena Antony recounts the investigation that uncovered the shocking truth behind Jessy’s disappearance.

Voice Artists: Lakshmi Parvathy, Sajesh Mohan

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In this special episode of Crime Beat, we shed light on the tragic Vattappara Vettinad Arya murder case of 2012—a crime that shook Kerala and led to a landmark court judgment. Arya, a 15-year-old girl preparing for her SSLC exams, was brutally assaulted and murdered inside her home. This case not only exposed the vulnerability of young girls but also reinforced the need for stronger awareness and vigilance against crimes targeting women and children. Through Arya’s story, we reflect on the importance of justice, community support, and building a safer society for women.

Narrator: Seena Antony

Voice Artists: Jesna Nagaroor, Pritish

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In Orumanayoor, Chavakkad, four members of the Pillarikkal family were brutally murdered, and another was critically injured. The accused, Navas, attempted suicide but survived. His chilling suicide note on the wall became a key lead for the police. What fueled such deep hatred that led to this massacre? Why was Latha stabbed 38 times? Today’s Crime Beat podcast delves into the Orumanayoor multiple murder case. Hosted by Seena Antony.

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July 20, 2005… It was a Wednesday. Everest Chitty company owner Ramesh and his relatives were on their way from Karunagappally to Kochi. They were traveling in a newly purchased maroon Tata Safari. When they reached Kanichukulangara in Alappuzha, a speeding lorry coming from the opposite direction rammed into their vehicle. The Tata Safari was completely destroyed. The impact was so severe that the lorry’s axle broke. Three people inside the Tata Safari died instantly. Among them were Everest Chitty owner Ramesh, his sister Latha, and their driver Shamsudeen.

The news of their tragic death spread quickly across Kerala. But within days, it became clear that what happened in Kanichukulangara was not just an accident, but a meticulously planned murder. How did the truth behind what appeared to be a simple accident come out? Who harbored such deep hatred toward Ramesh that they plotted his brutal killing?

This is the story of the Kanichukulangara Murder Case that shocked Kerala. Welcome to today’s episode of Crime Beat. I’m Seena Antony.

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മരണത്തിന് ഒരു സത്യമുണ്ടെന്ന് എനിക്ക് എപ്പോഴും തോന്നാറുണ്ട്. സത്യത്തിന് ഒരു പ്രത്യേകതയുണ്ട്. അതിന് ഒരുപാടു കാലം മറഞ്ഞിരിക്കാൻ കഴിയില്ല. ആരും അറിയാതെ കൊലപ്പെടുത്തിയ കേസുകളിൽ പോലും വർഷങ്ങൾക്കു ശേഷം പ്രതികൾ പുറത്തു വരാറുണ്ട്. കൊച്ചിയിലെ ഹോമിയോ ഡോക്ടറുടെ കൊലക്കേസ് അത്തരത്തിലൊന്നാണ്. ഒരു ത്രില്ലർ സിനിമ പോലെ ട്വിസ്റ്റും ആന്റി ക്ലൈമാക്സും വരെയുള്ള സംഭവ ബഹുലമായ ഒരു കേസാണ് 2009ൽ റിപ്പോർട്ട് ചെയ്ത ഡോ.ആന്റണി ജോൺ മർഡർ കേസ്. ഈ കേസിനെക്കുറിച്ചാണ് ഇന്നത്തെ ക്രൈംബീറ്റ് പോഡ്കാസ്റ്റിൽ. നിങ്ങൾക്കൊപ്പം ഞാൻ സീന ആന്റണി.

In this episode of Crime Beat, we revisit the sensational 2009 Kochi homeopathy doctor murder case — the shocking killing of Dr. Antony John. A case that unfolded like a thriller, filled with twists, suspense, and an unexpected anti-climax.

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On December 29, 2006, the quiet village of Nithari woke up to a nightmare. What started as a search for a missing girl, Payal, led to the horrifying discovery of human remains near a bungalow in Noida. As the nation watched in shock, the Nithari killings unraveled—exposing one of the most gruesome serial crimes in India. In this special Crime Beat podcast series, join Seena Antony as she delves deep into the chilling details, the investigations, and the unanswered questions that still haunt the case.

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Who killed those children?
After the Supreme Court acquitted Surinder Koli and Moninder Singh Pandher on July 31, 2025, this is the most pressing question surrounding the Nithari massacre. If not Koli and Pandher, then who is behind the murder of 19 innocent lives?

How did the remains of missing children and women end up in the compound of Pandher’s bungalow and in the nearby canal? Countless unanswered questions take us back 19 years, to a day in December. December 29, 2006 — when skulls and skeletal remains were first discovered in a drain near Moninder Singh Pandher’s bungalow in Sector 31, Noida, on the Delhi–Uttar Pradesh border.

Nearly 20 human remains, mostly of children, were found buried in that drain.
But who was Moninder Singh Pandher? Who is Surinder Koli? And who is truly responsible for the Nithari serial killings?

Let’s explore in detail in Part Two of the special Crime Beat podcast on the Nithari massacre.
I’m Seena Antony, with you.

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