family homicide
Haryana's "Killer Mom" Recorded Children Dancing Before Drowning Them: A Shocking Case of Jealousy-Driven Murders
Dec 05, 2025 01:31 pm CST
A disturbing case from Haryana reveals how Poonam, now known as the "Killer Mom," murdered four children including her own son and three young nieces over years, allegedly driven by a "beauty complex." Hours before drowning her victims, she recorded videos of them dancing, with police stating she targeted pretty young girls out of jealousy, not wanting anyone to look "more beautiful" than herself.
Gujarat Forest Officer Murders Family While Having Long-Term Affair With Colleague
Nov 21, 2025 02:35 pm CST
A Gujarat Assistant Conservator of Forests, Shailesh Khambhla, was arrested for killing his wife and two children after a four-year affair with a colleague was discovered. The premeditated murder occurred at his Bhavnagar residence where he buried the bodies in pre-dug pits, staged their disappearance, and confessed after police found his behavior suspicious. Marital conflicts over living arrangements apparently triggered the crime.
New Hampshire Teen Sentenced to 60 Years for Triple Family Murder: The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Criminal Behavior
Oct 04, 2025 10:44 am CST
Eric Sweeney, a 19-year-old who murdered his sister-in-law and two young nephews at age 16, received a 60-year prison sentence. The case highlights the complex intersection of severe childhood trauma and violent crime, as defense attorneys cited Sweeney's history of extreme abuse while prosecutors emphasized the heinous nature of killing three family members, including two children under five.