A gruesome murder case emerged from the Indian state of Telangana where an ex-Army man allegedly killed his wife, chopped her body and boiled parts before dumping.&nbsp;
<h2>How the case unfolded?&nbsp;</h2>
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A 35-year-old woman from Telangana's Hyderabad, Puttavenkata Madhavi, was the wife of a retired Army jawan, Gurumurthy. On January 16, Madhavi left her house after an argument with Gurumurthy. Madhavi's mother, Subamma, filed a missing complaint for Madhavi on January 18. After launching an investigation, police took Gurumurthy into custody, who was working as a security guard. The man allegedly confessed that he killed Madhavi after a heated argument on January 15.&nbsp;
<h2>Chilling details&nbsp;</h2>
After allegedly killing Madhavi, Gurumurthy did everything to erase the evidence. He first chopped the body in the bathroom and boiled the pieces in a pressure cooker. He separated the flesh from the bones after boiling, crushed the bones using a pestle, and boiled them again.&nbsp;
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He cooked the bones and flesh for three consecutive days. And packed the remains in a bag and dumped them in a nearby lake.&nbsp;
<h2>Investigation underway&nbsp;</h2>
After the confession, the police investigated the lake to find the remains of the body but had not found anything yet.&nbsp;
The police said that although the husband had confessed to the murder, the police are continuing the investigation.&nbsp;
"As of now, we are not finalising the death. We have to find out the truth, the investigation is ongoing," a senior police official was quoted as saying by ANI.&nbsp;
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<h2>Murder or missing?&nbsp;</h2>
Madhavi and Gurumurthy, married for 13 years, have been living with their two children in Venkateswara Colony for the last five years.&nbsp;
The day Gurumurthy allegedly murdered Madhavi, their children were visiting their aunt. A police official has said that Gurumurthy had made up the whole story of her missing and had informed the same to Madhavi's parents.&nbsp;
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Police said that the case is being treated as a "missing person" case and not as murder, as no evidence of murder has been found yet.
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(With inputs from agencies)

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A gruesome murder case emerged from the Indian state of Telangana where an ex-Army man allegedly killed his wife, chopped her body and boiled parts before dumping. How the case unfolded? Also read | India | “Common factor in all deaths is involvement of brain": Principal GMC Rajouri on 'mysterious illness’ in JK A 35-year-old woman from Telangana's Hyderabad, Puttavenkata Madhavi, was the wife of a retired Army jawan, Gurumurthy. On January 16, Madhavi left her house after an argument with Gurumurthy. Madhavi's mother, Subamma, filed a missing complaint for Madhavi on January 18. After launching an investigation, police took Gurumurthy into custody, who was working as a security guard. The man allegedly confessed that he killed Madhavi after a heated argument on January 15. Chilling details After allegedly killing Madhavi, Gurumurthy did everything to erase the evidence. He first chopped the body in the bathroom and boiled the pieces in a pressure cooker. He separated the flesh from the bones after boiling, crushed the bones using a pestle, and boiled them again. Also read | India: Uber, Ola face govt probe over allegations of differential pricing for iPhones, Android He cooked the bones and flesh for three consecutive days. And packed the remains in a bag and dumped them in a nearby lake. Investigation underway After the confession, the police investigated the lake to find the remains of the body but had not found anything yet. The police said that although the husband had confessed to the murder, the police are continuing the investigation. "As of now, we are not finalising the death. We have to find out the truth, the investigation is ongoing," a senior police official was quoted as saying by ANI. Also read | Explained: Why Saif Ali Khan's family could to lose ancestral property worth Rs 150 billion Murder or missing? Madhavi and Gurumurthy, married for 13 years, have been living with their two children in Venkateswara Colony for the last five years. The day Gurumurthy allegedly murdered Madhavi, their children were visiting their aunt. A police official has said that Gurumurthy had made up the whole story of her missing and had informed the same to Madhavi's parents. Also read | India: Telangana lands $5.2 billion renewable energy investment deal with Sun Petrochemicals Police said that the case is being treated as a "missing person" case and not as murder, as no evidence of murder has been found yet. Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Ex-Army man kills wife, chops body before boiling and dumping. Chilling details of the case

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A woman working with a business process outsourcing (BPO) in Pune city in the west Indian state of Maharashtra, was brutally killed by her male colleague in broad daylight in the presence of dozens of onlookers. A video of the horrifying incident has also emerged on social media, showing the accused attacking the 28-year-old victim, identified as Shubhada Kodare, with a sharp cleaver.
Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised.
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The accused was later overpowered by people present at the scene when he dropped the weapon and was thrashed. The incident unfolded in the parking lot of the firm - WNS, located in the Yerwada area of the city.
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The attacker, identified as Krishna Kanoja, works in the accounts section of the same firm. Local police in a statement said that the attacker and the victim were at odds because of some money borrowing issue.
<h2>Police statement</h2>
Additional Commissioner of Police Manoj Patil said, &ldquo;As per the primary information, the suspect allegedly attacked Kodare on her right elbow with a sharp weapon around 6 pm in the parking lot of the firm. It was found that the attack was a fallout of some dispute over money borrowing issue.&rdquo;
The woman was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition, where she was pronounced dead.
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The attacker was later detained by police after the victim&rsquo;s sister filed a police complaint.
Some users on social media criticised onlookers for not intervening while others blasted the authorities for poor law and order.
&ldquo;All nearby men should leave country ASAP!&rdquo; one user said. &ldquo;Our education teaches us to be as impotent in society,&rdquo; wrote another. &ldquo;Really pathetic that people are just standing around doing nothing,&rdquo; said a third.
(With inputs from agencies)

India News | The accused was later overpowered by people present at the scene when he dropped the weapon and was thrashed. He was later arrested by police.

A woman working with a business process outsourcing (BPO) in Pune city in the west Indian state of Maharashtra, was brutally killed by her male colleague in broad daylight in the presence of dozens of onlookers. A video of the horrifying incident has also emerged on social media, showing the accused attacking the 28-year-old victim, identified as Shubhada Kodare, with a sharp cleaver. Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. Brutal Murder case at WNS an ITES company at Pune. The 28year old woman was fatally attacked by a colleague named Krishna Kanojia. Both were associated with WNS@CPPuneCity @Dev_Fadnavis @AjitPawarSpeaks #Pune #Crime #TikamShekhawat #WNS #PunePolice #PunekarNews #Police pic.twitter.com/G0SF3Gx85j — Tikam Shekhawat (@TikamShekhawat) January 9, 2025 The accused was later overpowered by people present at the scene when he dropped the weapon and was thrashed. The incident unfolded in the parking lot of the firm - WNS, located in the Yerwada area of the city. Also read: All 4 accused in Hardeep Singh Nijjar case remain in custody The attacker, identified as Krishna Kanoja, works in the accounts section of the same firm. Local police in a statement said that the attacker and the victim were at odds because of some money borrowing issue. Police statement Additional Commissioner of Police Manoj Patil said, “As per the primary information, the suspect allegedly attacked Kodare on her right elbow with a sharp weapon around 6 pm in the parking lot of the firm. It was found that the attack was a fallout of some dispute over money borrowing issue.” The woman was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition, where she was pronounced dead. Also read: Two death row inmates turn down Biden's pardon, choose death sentence instead. Here's why The attacker was later detained by police after the victim’s sister filed a police complaint. Some users on social media criticised onlookers for not intervening while others blasted the authorities for poor law and order. “All nearby men should leave country ASAP!” one user said. “Our education teaches us to be as impotent in society,” wrote another. “Really pathetic that people are just standing around doing nothing,” said a third. (With inputs from agencies)

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In a shocking incident, a man allegedly murdered his mother and four sisters at a hotel in Lucknow, the capital of the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday (Jan 1), police said, adding that the accused has been arrested.&nbsp;
Arshad, a 24-year-old man, who is a native of Agra city of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=uttar+pradesh" rel="dofollow">Uttar Pradesh</a>, said that he took the step because of family disputes.&nbsp;
Arshad reportedly served his family food and alcohol laced with intoxicants. After a few hours, he allegedly killed them.&nbsp;
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He strangulated some of them while killing others with a blade.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Today, the bodies of five people were found in a room of Hotel Sharan Jeet. The local police reached the spot, and a person named Arshad, around 24 years old, a resident of Agra, was detained," Raveena Tyagi, deputy commissioner of police (DCP), told Indian news agency ANI.&nbsp;
Arshad claimed that he killed his family members to "protect" them, alleging that their neighbours were eyeing their property in Agra and were also planning to sell his sisters in Hyderabad.&nbsp;
<h2>Recorded chilling video</h2>
&ldquo;Our neighbours were trying to take over our property and planned to sell my sisters in Hyderabad. I couldn&rsquo;t let that happen,&rdquo; Arshad said in a recorded video, which is being shared on social media.&nbsp;
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Arshad, after killing his mother and sisters, recorded a video of the crime and shared it online. In the video, he was showing the lifeless bodies of his mother and sisters, explaining how he killed them.&nbsp;
He claimed that continuous pressure and harassment from his community in Agra led him to commit the murder. He further alleged that his father, Badar, assisted him in the heinous act.&nbsp;
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Arshad's family had been staying at a hotel since December 30, and reportedly visited Lucknow to celebrate the New Year.&nbsp;
Babloo Kumar, joint commissioner of police (crime and headquarters), said, "Regarding the bodies recovered, some show signs of injuries -- on the wrist of one, on the neck of another. Based on these marks, statements from witnesses, and the post-mortem report, we are conducting a detailed investigation into the matter."
After committing the act, Arshad dropped his father at the railway station before going to the police station to give his confession.&nbsp;
The police also recovered the weapons used by Arshad to kill his family members, which included a blade and a dupatta.
(With inputs from agencies)

India news: Arshad claimed that he took the heinous step to "protect" his family, alleging that their neighbours were eyeing their property in Agra besides planning to sell his sisters. 

In a shocking incident, a man allegedly murdered his mother and four sisters at a hotel in Lucknow, the capital of the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday (Jan 1), police said, adding that the accused has been arrested. Arshad, a 24-year-old man, who is a native of Agra city of Uttar Pradesh, said that he took the step because of family disputes. Arshad reportedly served his family food and alcohol laced with intoxicants. After a few hours, he allegedly killed them. Also read: Delhi café owner dies by suicide amid divorce case and business dispute with wife He strangulated some of them while killing others with a blade. “Today, the bodies of five people were found in a room of Hotel Sharan Jeet. The local police reached the spot, and a person named Arshad, around 24 years old, a resident of Agra, was detained," Raveena Tyagi, deputy commissioner of police (DCP), told Indian news agency ANI. Arshad claimed that he killed his family members to "protect" them, alleging that their neighbours were eyeing their property in Agra and were also planning to sell his sisters in Hyderabad. Recorded chilling video “Our neighbours were trying to take over our property and planned to sell my sisters in Hyderabad. I couldn’t let that happen,” Arshad said in a recorded video, which is being shared on social media. Also read: Watch: Man slaps random pedestrians for 'dopamine rush' to battle depression, arrested Arshad, after killing his mother and sisters, recorded a video of the crime and shared it online. In the video, he was showing the lifeless bodies of his mother and sisters, explaining how he killed them. He claimed that continuous pressure and harassment from his community in Agra led him to commit the murder. He further alleged that his father, Badar, assisted him in the heinous act. Also read: Agra gym trainer poses as RAW agent, allegedly rapes Canadian woman Arshad's family had been staying at a hotel since December 30, and reportedly visited Lucknow to celebrate the New Year. Babloo Kumar, joint commissioner of police (crime and headquarters), said, "Regarding the bodies recovered, some show signs of injuries -- on the wrist of one, on the neck of another. Based on these marks, statements from witnesses, and the post-mortem report, we are conducting a detailed investigation into the matter." After committing the act, Arshad dropped his father at the railway station before going to the police station to give his confession. The police also recovered the weapons used by Arshad to kill his family members, which included a blade and a dupatta. (With inputs from agencies)

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New Mexico, United States
In New Mexico, a 16-year-old boy has been detained in what is believed to be a shocking and tragic case of "family annihilation."
Identified as Diego Leyva, the teenager in an intoxicated state is believed to have shot and killed four members of his family, including his younger brother aged 14.
<h2>What happened?</h2>
According to a Facebook post by the New Mexico police, the teen was arrested in New Mexico's Belén, a small city in Valencia county. 
Before dawn on Saturday (Dec 14), the Valencia County Sheriff's Office received a 911 emergency call from the minor "who told the dispatcher he had killed his family".
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When deputies arrived at the location, the 16-year-old boy "walked out of the residence with his hands in the air," in an "extremely intoxicated" condition.
Police have identified the victims as Diego Leyva's parents, 42-year-old Leonardo Leyva, 35-year-old Adriana Bencomo, and his two siblings, 16-year-old Adrian Leyva and 14-year-old Alexander Leyva. All were found "deceased from suspected gunshot wounds. A handgun was located on the kitchen table," added the state police.
One of the victims is believed to have been a middle school student and another a local volunteer firefighter.
Valencia County Fire Department Chief Matt Propp, in a statement, said, "We have every reason to believe that one of the victims is a volunteer firefighter." 
The suspect teen has been charged on the suspicion of four counts of first-degree murder. Diego was taken to the hospital for detoxification after his arrest. The murder motive is yet to be released.
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<h2>America's gun epidemic</h2>
According to the Gun Violence Archive till Dec 15, 2024, across America, there have been at least 486 mass shootings. Furthermore, Saturday's shooting is the 29th mass murder this year—an incident with four or more murder victims. 
The Guardian reports that while local communities typically treat such cases as isolated tragedies, a 2023 Indianapolis Star investigation found that such tragedies across the US occurred on average once every five days.
(With inputs from agencies)

Identified as Diego Leyva, the teenager in an intoxicated state is believed to have shot and killed four members of his family, including his younger brother aged 14



New Mexico, United States In New Mexico, a 16-year-old boy has been detained in what is believed to be a shocking and tragic case of "family annihilation." Identified as Diego Leyva, the teenager in an intoxicated state is believed to have shot and killed four members of his family, including his younger brother aged 14. What happened? According to a Facebook post by the New Mexico police, the teen was arrested in New Mexico's Belén, a small city in Valencia county. Before dawn on Saturday (Dec 14), the Valencia County Sheriff's Office received a 911 emergency call from the minor "who told the dispatcher he had killed his family". Also read | Israel greenlights $11 million plan to 'double' Golan Heights population amid regional tensions When deputies arrived at the location, the 16-year-old boy "walked out of the residence with his hands in the air," in an "extremely intoxicated" condition. Police have identified the victims as Diego Leyva's parents, 42-year-old Leonardo Leyva, 35-year-old Adriana Bencomo, and his two siblings, 16-year-old Adrian Leyva and 14-year-old Alexander Leyva. All were found "deceased from suspected gunshot wounds. A handgun was located on the kitchen table," added the state police. One of the victims is believed to have been a middle school student and another a local volunteer firefighter. Valencia County Fire Department Chief Matt Propp, in a statement, said, "We have every reason to believe that one of the victims is a volunteer firefighter." The suspect teen has been charged on the suspicion of four counts of first-degree murder. Diego was taken to the hospital for detoxification after his arrest. The murder motive is yet to be released. Also read | Who is Han Duck-soo, South Korea's acting President that replaced Yoon? America's gun epidemic According to the Gun Violence Archive till Dec 15, 2024, across America, there have been at least 486 mass shootings. Furthermore, Saturday's shooting is the 29th mass murder this year—an incident with four or more murder victims. The Guardian reports that while local communities typically treat such cases as isolated tragedies, a 2023 Indianapolis Star investigation found that such tragedies across the US occurred on average once every five days. (With inputs from agencies)

'Family annihilation': 16-year-old in New Mexico allegedly kills four, turns himself in

In New Mexico, a 16-year-old boy has been detained in what is believed to be a shocking and tragic case of "family annihilation."

Identified as Diego Leyva, the teenager in an intoxicated state is believed to have shot and killed four members of his family, including his younger brother aged 14.

<h2>What happened?</h2>

According to a Facebook post by the New Mexico police, the teen was arrested in New Mexico's Belén, a small city in Valencia county.&nbsp;

Before dawn on Saturday (Dec 14), the Valencia County Sheriff's Office received a 911 emergency call from the minor "who told the dispatcher he had killed his family".

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When deputies arrived at the location, the 16-year-old boy "walked out of the residence with his hands in the air," in an "extremely intoxicated" condition.

Police have identified the victims as Diego Leyva's parents, 42-year-old Leonardo Leyva, 35-year-old Adriana Bencomo, and his two siblings, 16-year-old Adrian Leyva and 14-year-old Alexander Leyva. All were found "deceased from suspected gunshot wounds. A handgun was located on the kitchen table," added the state police.

One of the victims is believed to have been a middle school student and another a local volunteer firefighter.

Valencia County Fire Department Chief Matt Propp, in a statement, said, "We have every reason to believe that one of the victims is a volunteer firefighter."&nbsp;

The suspect teen has been charged on the suspicion of four counts of first-degree murder. Diego was taken to the hospital for detoxification after his arrest. The murder motive is yet to be released.

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<h2>America's gun epidemic</h2>

According to the Gun Violence Archive till Dec 15, 2024, across America, there have been at least 486 mass shootings. Furthermore, Saturday's shooting is the 29th mass murder this year—an incident with four or more murder victims.&nbsp; 
&nbsp; 
The Guardian reports that while local communities typically treat such cases as isolated tragedies, a 2023 Indianapolis Star investigation found that such tragedies across the US occurred on average once every five days.

(With inputs from agencies)

In New Mexico, a 16-year-old boy has been detained in what is believed to be a shocking and tragic case of "family annihilation." Identified as Diego Leyva, the teenager in an intoxicated state is believed to have shot and killed four members of his family, including his younger brother aged 14.

In New Mexico, a 16-year-old boy has been detained in what is believed to be a shocking and tragic case of "family annihilation." Identified as Diego Leyva, the teenager in an intoxicated state is believed to have shot and killed four members of his family, including his younger brother aged 14. What happened? According to a Facebook post by the New Mexico police, the teen was arrested in New Mexico's Belén, a small city in Valencia county. Before dawn on Saturday (Dec 14), the Valencia County Sheriff's Office received a 911 emergency call from the minor "who told the dispatcher he had killed his family". Also read | Israel greenlights $11 million plan to 'double' Golan Heights population amid regional tensions When deputies arrived at the location, the 16-year-old boy "walked out of the residence with his hands in the air," in an "extremely intoxicated" condition. Police have identified the victims as Diego Leyva's parents, 42-year-old Leonardo Leyva, 35-year-old Adriana Bencomo, and his two siblings, 16-year-old Adrian Leyva and 14-year-old Alexander Leyva. All were found "deceased from suspected gunshot wounds. A handgun was located on the kitchen table," added the state police. One of the victims is believed to have been a middle school student and another a local volunteer firefighter. Valencia County Fire Department Chief Matt Propp, in a statement, said, "We have every reason to believe that one of the victims is a volunteer firefighter." The suspect teen has been charged on the suspicion of four counts of first-degree murder. Diego was taken to the hospital for detoxification after his arrest. The murder motive is yet to be released. Also read | Who is Han Duck-soo, South Korea's acting President that replaced Yoon? America's gun epidemic According to the Gun Violence Archive till Dec 15, 2024, across America, there have been at least 486 mass shootings. Furthermore, Saturday's shooting is the 29th mass murder this year—an incident with four or more murder victims. The Guardian reports that while local communities typically treat such cases as isolated tragedies, a 2023 Indianapolis Star investigation found that such tragedies across the US occurred on average once every five days. (With inputs from agencies)

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A shocking trend of juvenile contract killers has shaken up Sweden. Operating on encrypted messaging apps like Telegram and Snapchat. Gangs are recruiting children some as young as 11 years a s contract killers. Watch in for more details!

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A woman has been denied bail by the Australian Supreme Court on Thursday (Nov 28) over the alleged killing of her husband to escape an abusive marriage. Sydney-based woman butchered her 62-year-old husband Mamdouh "Emad" Noufl, dismembered his body with a drop saw, and disposed of it in 30 plastic bags across south-west Sydney, reported The Sydney Morning Herald.&nbsp;

Nirmeen Noufl, 53, allegedly murdered her husband in May last year and&nbsp;gained control of certain finances. She&nbsp;was arrested last month.&nbsp;

Nirmeen was supported by a dozen family members and friends as she was refused bail on Thursday. She is still fighting the charges.&nbsp;

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The police alleged that Nirmeen Noufl murdered her husband on May 3 last year. They said that she slashed him with knives and power saw in the family home in Greenacre in Sydney’s west and disposed of his body parts in residential and commercial bins across several suburbs.

According to the report, a person known as "Witness A" allegedly saw some of her "callous" actions on the night of the alleged murder. Meanwhile, another witness allegedly reported hearing statements from Nirmeen that could be considered admissions to killing her husband.

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The police fact sheet submitted to the court alleged that the accused&nbsp;was motivated by previous abuse and frustrations over her&nbsp;husband's relationship with a woman in Egypt, whom he got engaged to while wanting to stay married to his wife.&nbsp;

Last month, Nirmeen also checked herself into a mental health hospital and got arrested only, based on what police considered to be strong circumstantial evidence.&nbsp;

However, his husband's remains have not been found yet.&nbsp;

Her lawyer Greg James, KC, said Nirmeen suffered from mental illnesses including depression, PTSD, and a psychotic illness.&nbsp;

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A woman has been denied bail by the Australian Supreme Court on Thursday (Nov 28) over the alleged killing of her husband to escape an abusive marriage. Sydney-based woman butchered her 62-year-old husband Mamdouh "Emad" Noufl, dismembered his body with a drop saw, and disposed of it in 30 plastic bags across south-west Sydney, reported The Sydney Morning Herald.

A woman has been denied bail by the Australian Supreme Court on Thursday (Nov 28) over the alleged killing of her husband to escape an abusive marriage. Sydney-based woman butchered her 62-year-old husband Mamdouh "Emad" Noufl, dismembered his body with a drop saw, and disposed of it in 30 plastic bags across south-west Sydney, reported The Sydney Morning Herald. Nirmeen Noufl, 53, allegedly murdered her husband in May last year and gained control of certain finances. She was arrested last month. Nirmeen was supported by a dozen family members and friends as she was refused bail on Thursday. She is still fighting the charges. Also read: NSW floods: Man’s body found in Sydney; more than 150 rescued as water continues to rise The police alleged that Nirmeen Noufl murdered her husband on May 3 last year. They said that she slashed him with knives and power saw in the family home in Greenacre in Sydney’s west and disposed of his body parts in residential and commercial bins across several suburbs. According to the report, a person known as "Witness A" allegedly saw some of her "callous" actions on the night of the alleged murder. Meanwhile, another witness allegedly reported hearing statements from Nirmeen that could be considered admissions to killing her husband. Watch | Sydney stabbing: 7 people rushed to hospital × The police fact sheet submitted to the court alleged that the accused was motivated by previous abuse and frustrations over her husband's relationship with a woman in Egypt, whom he got engaged to while wanting to stay married to his wife. Last month, Nirmeen also checked herself into a mental health hospital and got arrested only, based on what police considered to be strong circumstantial evidence. However, his husband's remains have not been found yet. Her lawyer Greg James, KC, said Nirmeen suffered from mental illnesses including depression, PTSD, and a psychotic illness. (With inputs from agencies)

Woman allegedly murders husband with drop saw to escape abusive marriage, dumps body parts in 30 bags

The trial in the rape and murder case of a doctor commenced in a Kolkata court on Monday, three months after the medic's body was found inside the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Watch this report for more details!

Kolkata Doctor Murder Case: Trial Begins; Accused 'Sanjay Roy' Claims 'Not Guilty'

A West Bengal court framed rape and murder charges against Sanjay Roy in connection with the death of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The court announced that day-to-day trial in the case would commence from November 11.

Kolkata Rape & Murder Case: Trial For Rape and Murder Incident to Begin on Nov 11

In a distressing incident, a father allegedly killed her five-year-old girl daughter after striking her with an iron table in Gujarat’s Vastral area on Tuesday (Oct 29), police officials said.&nbsp;

The little girl was conceived through IVF after her parents had waited 15 years for a child.&nbsp;

The incident occurred when the accused, Dilip Kushwah was arguing with his wife Asha, according to the FIR filed at the Ramol police station. The argument escalated quickly into violence and the child started screaming for help.

As per the complaint, Dilip allegedly grabbed a curtain rod and began assaulting his wife first. When the child tried to intervene, he allegedly struck her in the face and head with an iron table.&nbsp;

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"The mother of the girl has registered a complaint and Dilip has been arrested,” said Krunal Desai, Assistant Commissioner of Police (I Division).&nbsp;

The accused faces charges including murder, attempt to murder, voluntarily causing hurt and causing hurt with a grievous weapon.&nbsp;

Asha Kushwah, 30, is a resident of Vinayak Park Society in Vastral and works as a tailor, as per the case details. In her complaint, she said that she and Dilip had been married for about 20 years.

After being childless for 15 years, the couple opted for IVF treatment at a hospital in Nikol in 2018 and became parents to a daughter. However, two years after the couple had their first child, a daughter, Dilip started behaving weirdly. Like questioning why they should spend money on the child, as she was not their daughter.

This allegedly led to a dispute between the couple.

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As per the FIR, Dilip had been staying apart from Asha and their daughter for the past seven months.

On Tuesday morning, the day of the incident, Asha returned after disposing of the garbage when she found Dilip in the house and asked him why he had come.

"Agitated, Dilip started punching me in the face. He then took a steel curtain rod and hit me on the head and other parts of the body. When my daughter began screaming, he struck her with an iron table, causing her to collapse on the bed," the complaint states.

When Asha began screaming, the complaint mentioned further, Dilip chased her into the kitchen and struck her with an iron stool, intending to kill her. Hearing the noise, the neighbours gathered at the house and Dilip fled. Asha is currently undergoing treatment at LG Hospital.&nbsp;

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In a distressing incident, a father allegedly killed her five-year-old girl daughter after striking her with an iron table in Gujarat’s Vastral area on Tuesday (Oct 29), police officials said.

In a distressing incident, a father allegedly killed her five-year-old girl daughter after striking her with an iron table in Gujarat’s Vastral area on Tuesday (Oct 29), police officials said. The little girl was conceived through IVF after her parents had waited 15 years for a child. The incident occurred when the accused, Dilip Kushwah was arguing with his wife Asha, according to the FIR filed at the Ramol police station. The argument escalated quickly into violence and the child started screaming for help. As per the complaint, Dilip allegedly grabbed a curtain rod and began assaulting his wife first. When the child tried to intervene, he allegedly struck her in the face and head with an iron table. Also Read | Ayodhya's record-breaking Diwali: City lit up with 2.5mn diyas, drone and laser shows "The mother of the girl has registered a complaint and Dilip has been arrested,” said Krunal Desai, Assistant Commissioner of Police (I Division). The accused faces charges including murder, attempt to murder, voluntarily causing hurt and causing hurt with a grievous weapon. Asha Kushwah, 30, is a resident of Vinayak Park Society in Vastral and works as a tailor, as per the case details. In her complaint, she said that she and Dilip had been married for about 20 years. After being childless for 15 years, the couple opted for IVF treatment at a hospital in Nikol in 2018 and became parents to a daughter. However, two years after the couple had their first child, a daughter, Dilip started behaving weirdly. Like questioning why they should spend money on the child, as she was not their daughter. This allegedly led to a dispute between the couple. Also Read | Killer dumplings? Woman dies after eating momo, 15 others suffer food poisoning As per the FIR, Dilip had been staying apart from Asha and their daughter for the past seven months. On Tuesday morning, the day of the incident, Asha returned after disposing of the garbage when she found Dilip in the house and asked him why he had come. "Agitated, Dilip started punching me in the face. He then took a steel curtain rod and hit me on the head and other parts of the body. When my daughter began screaming, he struck her with an iron table, causing her to collapse on the bed," the complaint states. When Asha began screaming, the complaint mentioned further, Dilip chased her into the kitchen and struck her with an iron stool, intending to kill her. Hearing the noise, the neighbours gathered at the house and Dilip fled. Asha is currently undergoing treatment at LG Hospital. (With inputs from agencies)

Gujarat: Father kills 5-year-old daughter who was conceived through IVF after 15 years

A US woman, 24, was found guilty of murdering her 20-month-old son and dumping him in the Georgia landfill, according to The Associated Press. Leilani Simon killed his son Quinton Simon in 2022 and on 5 Oct 2022, she reported her son missing at the Savannah’s Chatham County Police Department.

After two years of investigation, Leilani was found guilty of the murder on Monday (Oct 28), along with a series of other charges, including concealing a death and making false statements.

The child’s remains were found in a landfill on 18 Nov 2022. Two days later, Leilani was arrested. She was accused of murdering her son and disposing of his body in a dumpster. The mother could face life in prison.

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"This was a complex case because we did not have a cause or manner of death in this case because of what happened, so that’s always a concern," Chatham County Assistant District Attorney Jenny Parker said after the verdict, as reported by New York Post.&nbsp;

"But the law enforcement agencies involved did such a good job investigating this case, and we did our best presenting the evidence that they had."

During the court ruling, Leilani was seen crying and wiping off her tears, as the unanimous verdict charged the mother with 19 charges, as per WTOC.

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<h2>Netizens fume over Georgia mom’s sobbing in the court</h2>

Netizens blasted Simon in the comment section of the above video.

"They should ban her from seeing her other kids too. It's toxic,"&nbsp;one user wrote.&nbsp;

"She rolls her eyes too. She just thinking about prison is all. She knows damn well,"&nbsp;wrote another user.&nbsp;

While a third said, "She still isn't crying for Quinton. She's crying because she got caught. POS."

Simon has two other young children. It is unclear if they remain&nbsp;with her family or are being taken care of somewhere else.

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Leilani called 911 on the morning of 5 Oct 2022, to report her son was missing from his indoor playpen at their home outside Savannah. After police spent days searching the home and surrounding neighbourhood, Chatham County Police Chief Jeff Hadley said that investigators believed the child was dead. He also named the mother as the sole suspect.

(With inputs from agencies)

A US woman, 24, was found guilty of murdering her 20-month-old son and dumping him in the Georgia landfill, according to The Associated Press. Leilani Simon killed his son Quinton Simon in 2022 and on 5 Oct 2022, she reported her son missing at the Savannah’s Chatham County Police Department.

A US woman, 24, was found guilty of murdering her 20-month-old son and dumping him in the Georgia landfill, according to The Associated Press. Leilani Simon killed his son Quinton Simon in 2022 and on 5 Oct 2022, she reported her son missing at the Savannah’s Chatham County Police Department. After two years of investigation, Leilani was found guilty of the murder on Monday (Oct 28), along with a series of other charges, including concealing a death and making false statements. The child’s remains were found in a landfill on 18 Nov 2022. Two days later, Leilani was arrested. She was accused of murdering her son and disposing of his body in a dumpster. The mother could face life in prison. Also Read | 'Strongly disagree,' Kamala Harris rejects Biden's 'garbage' dig at Trump supporters "This was a complex case because we did not have a cause or manner of death in this case because of what happened, so that’s always a concern," Chatham County Assistant District Attorney Jenny Parker said after the verdict, as reported by New York Post. "But the law enforcement agencies involved did such a good job investigating this case, and we did our best presenting the evidence that they had." During the court ruling, Leilani was seen crying and wiping off her tears, as the unanimous verdict charged the mother with 19 charges, as per WTOC. #BREAKING #LeilaniSimonTrial You DID NOT CRIED FOR YOUR son#QuintonSimon the entire trial, but you crying now. You are NOW A CONVICTED MURDER. Sentencing will occur at a later date. #LeilaniSimon YOU ARE A BABY KILLER. Have fun in jail. #JusticeForQuinton pic.twitter.com/Y9nHT5gYFT — 𝕏 🕵🏻‍♀️🦋L̤̮E̤̮G̤̮🅰️C̤̮Y̤̮🦋🕵🏻‍♀️ 𝕏 (@iamlegacy23) October 25, 2024 × Netizens fume over Georgia mom’s sobbing in the court Netizens blasted Simon in the comment section of the above video. "They should ban her from seeing her other kids too. It's toxic," one user wrote. "She rolls her eyes too. She just thinking about prison is all. She knows damn well," wrote another user. While a third said, "She still isn't crying for Quinton. She's crying because she got caught. POS." Simon has two other young children. It is unclear if they remain with her family or are being taken care of somewhere else. Also Read | Girls have outshined boys in using marijuana in the United States: Study Leilani called 911 on the morning of 5 Oct 2022, to report her son was missing from his indoor playpen at their home outside Savannah. After police spent days searching the home and surrounding neighbourhood, Chatham County Police Chief Jeff Hadley said that investigators believed the child was dead. He also named the mother as the sole suspect. (With inputs from agencies)

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Vikash Yadav has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire in connection with the Pannun murder case. Authorities allege that Yadav orchestrated the killing, arranging for a hitman to carry out the crime. The case has drawn significant attention as investigators continue to uncover details of the plot.

Pannun Murder: Vikash Yadav Charged With Conspiracy To Commit Murder-For-Hire

Senior NCP leader Baba Siddique passed away after being fired upon by unidentified people in Mumbai on Saturday. Authorities believe that the murder was premeditated with police investigating multiple angles including possible contract killing and business rivalry.

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&nbsp;Malaysia's top court set aside the death penalty on Thursday for a former policeman convicted of the murder of a Mongolian woman, sentencing him instead to 40 years in jail, his lawyer said.

The change comes after Malaysia abolished the mandatory death penalty last year, allowing those on death row to seek review of their sentences.

Azilah Hadri had been handed the death penalty after being found guilty of the 2006 murder of 28-year-old Altantuya Shaariibuu, a model and interpreter to a former associate of former Prime Minister Najib Razak.

A three-member panel of Malaysia's Federal Court unanimously commuted Azilah's death sentence to 40 years in jail, effective from his arrest in November 2006, and 12 strokes of the cane, his lawyer, Athari Bahardin, said.

Shaariibuu Setev, the victim's father, had backed the policeman's request for a commuted death sentence, citing a need to respect the sanctity of life in a letter to the court that was seen by Reuters.

Sangeet Kaur Deo, a lawyer for Altantuya's family, confirmed the authenticity of the letter.&nbsp;

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Altantuya was killed and her body blown up with military-grade explosives in a forest on the outskirts of Malaysia's capital of Kuala Lumpur in 2006, court records show, but the question of who ordered the slaying remains unanswered.

Civil society groups have said her murder was linked to her role as an interpreter in Malaysia’s purchase of two French submarines in 2002.

In a 2019 court filing, Azilah had accused ex-premier Najib, who was Malaysia's defence minister at the time of the murder, of ordering the killing.

Najib, now serving a six-year jail term for corruption, has repeatedly denied allegations linking him to Shaariibuu or graft in the submarine purchases.

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Azilah was convicted in 2015 along with another police officer, Sirul Azhar Umar, who fled Malaysia shortly before the verdict was handed down.

Both were serving on Najib's security detail at the time of the murder.

Sirul, arrested on an Interpol notice, was held in an Australian immigration detention centre for nearly nine years before his release in November 2023.

Australian law forbids the deportation of people to places where they face the death penalty.

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Malaysia's top court set aside the death penalty on Thursday for a former policeman convicted of the murder of a Mongolian woman, sentencing him instead to 40 years in jail, his lawyer said.

Malaysia's top court set aside the death penalty on Thursday for a former policeman convicted of the murder of a Mongolian woman, sentencing him instead to 40 years in jail, his lawyer said. The change comes after Malaysia abolished the mandatory death penalty last year, allowing those on death row to seek review of their sentences. Azilah Hadri had been handed the death penalty after being found guilty of the 2006 murder of 28-year-old Altantuya Shaariibuu, a model and interpreter to a former associate of former Prime Minister Najib Razak. A three-member panel of Malaysia's Federal Court unanimously commuted Azilah's death sentence to 40 years in jail, effective from his arrest in November 2006, and 12 strokes of the cane, his lawyer, Athari Bahardin, said. Shaariibuu Setev, the victim's father, had backed the policeman's request for a commuted death sentence, citing a need to respect the sanctity of life in a letter to the court that was seen by Reuters. Sangeet Kaur Deo, a lawyer for Altantuya's family, confirmed the authenticity of the letter. Also read | Senior Hezbollah official eludes Israeli assassination attempt in Beirut Altantuya was killed and her body blown up with military-grade explosives in a forest on the outskirts of Malaysia's capital of Kuala Lumpur in 2006, court records show, but the question of who ordered the slaying remains unanswered. Civil society groups have said her murder was linked to her role as an interpreter in Malaysia’s purchase of two French submarines in 2002. In a 2019 court filing, Azilah had accused ex-premier Najib, who was Malaysia's defence minister at the time of the murder, of ordering the killing. Najib, now serving a six-year jail term for corruption, has repeatedly denied allegations linking him to Shaariibuu or graft in the submarine purchases. Also read | Pakistan: 20 dead as armed men storm private coal mine in Balochistan Azilah was convicted in 2015 along with another police officer, Sirul Azhar Umar, who fled Malaysia shortly before the verdict was handed down. Both were serving on Najib's security detail at the time of the murder. Sirul, arrested on an Interpol notice, was held in an Australian immigration detention centre for nearly nine years before his release in November 2023. Australian law forbids the deportation of people to places where they face the death penalty. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Malaysian court commutes death penalty of ex-policeman involved in Mongolian model's murder

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised.

A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded on Saturday evening when a mother was brutally stabbed to death by her child's father, just one day after her protection order against him expired. The terrifying attack occurred in front of the couple’s 2-year-old son.

<h2>Woman found stabbed in basement</h2>

According to police, Brenda Guadalupe Alfaro-Alcantara, 29, was found dead in the basement of her home on Botsford Avenue after being stabbed 34 times by Jose W. Funes-Zabala, 43 on Saturday evening, around 8:30 p.m. She had been in a relationship with Jose W. Funes-Zabala for three years, and they had a&nbsp;2-year-old son. Their relationship was violent, and family members had thrown Funes-Zabala out of the house due to his behaviour.

<h2>Details of the incident</h2>

An argument began when Funes-Zabala found out that Alfaro-Alcantara had started dating someone else. The situation quickly escalated, and in a rage, he stabbed her 34 times while their 2-year-old son watched, the child, covered in his mother’s blood, walked out of the basement to find other family members. "I can't imagine what that baby went through. It's just unbelievable,"&nbsp;said neighbour Larissa Del Gado.

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In October 2023, Alfaro-Alcantara took their son to court after the child was allegedly injured by his father, suffering fractures to his femur and skull. A protection order was placed against Funes-Zabala, but that order expired on Friday, October 4. One day later, he showed up to visit his son.

Funes-Zabala fled the scene but was later found at a hospital with self-inflicted injuries. He was treated and declared fit for arrest. Police charged him with second-degree murder and endangering the welfare of a child.

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<h2>Police urge for extended protection orders</h2>

Local police are urging anyone in a similar situation to seek help immediately. They also stressed that protection orders can be extended to avoid such tragedies.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded on Saturday evening when a mother was brutally stabbed to death by her child's father, just one day after her protection order against him expired.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded on Saturday evening when a mother was brutally stabbed to death by her child's father, just one day after her protection order against him expired. The terrifying attack occurred in front of the couple’s 2-year-old son. Woman found stabbed in basement According to police, Brenda Guadalupe Alfaro-Alcantara, 29, was found dead in the basement of her home on Botsford Avenue after being stabbed 34 times by Jose W. Funes-Zabala, 43 on Saturday evening, around 8:30 p.m. She had been in a relationship with Jose W. Funes-Zabala for three years, and they had a 2-year-old son. Their relationship was violent, and family members had thrown Funes-Zabala out of the house due to his behaviour. Details of the incident An argument began when Funes-Zabala found out that Alfaro-Alcantara had started dating someone else. The situation quickly escalated, and in a rage, he stabbed her 34 times while their 2-year-old son watched, the child, covered in his mother’s blood, walked out of the basement to find other family members. "I can't imagine what that baby went through. It's just unbelievable," said neighbour Larissa Del Gado. Also read | Canadian widow finds out about husband's infidelity after his death, eats his ashes In October 2023, Alfaro-Alcantara took their son to court after the child was allegedly injured by his father, suffering fractures to his femur and skull. A protection order was placed against Funes-Zabala, but that order expired on Friday, October 4. One day later, he showed up to visit his son. Funes-Zabala fled the scene but was later found at a hospital with self-inflicted injuries. He was treated and declared fit for arrest. Police charged him with second-degree murder and endangering the welfare of a child. Also read | This 'Spider-Woman' of China can climb 108-metre cliff without any safety gear Police urge for extended protection orders Local police are urging anyone in a similar situation to seek help immediately. They also stressed that protection orders can be extended to avoid such tragedies. (With inputs from agencies)

Mother stabbed to death in front of 2-year-old, just one day after protection order expired

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a chargesheet against the prime accused, Sanjay Roy, in the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The agency did not mention the charge of gang rape, indicating that Roy alone committed the crime.

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Anger and protests have been sparked by the alleged kidnapping and murder of a girl in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas area who had left home to attend a coaching lesson. In addition, a police camp has been set on fire and vandalized.

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West Bengal junior doctors demanding justice for the RG Kar victim declared that they will go on an indefinite hunger strike as their demands have not been met. Watch in for more details!

Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: Junior Doctors Set To Go On Indefinite Hunger Strike

Junior doctors protesting the rape and murder incident at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital on Friday issued the state government a 24-hour ultimatum to meet their demands, warning that they will begin an indefinite hunger strike if unmet.

Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: Junior Doctors Call Off Strike, Issue 24-hour Ultimatum to govt

A farmer and two of his workers have been accused of fatally shooting two Black women and feeding them to pigs in South Africa’s northern Limpopo province in August. The incident has sparked outrage in South Africa. Maria Makgato, 45, and Lucia Ndlovu, 34, were shot by a White farmer, while they were looking for food on the farm near Polokwane in Limpopo province.

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