A disturbing case of a suspected double murder has been revealed in Nedumkandam, Idukki district, Kerala. A 70-year-old woman named Marykutty Mathew and her son Reji, 48, were allegedly killed and buried on their property. The younger son, Saji, is currently missing, prompting an intensified search by the police.
Marykutty and Reji, residents of Pachadi near Nedumkandam, had been missing since early April, last seen on April 9. The situation raised suspicions after Saji, the younger son, provided conflicting responses when questioned about their whereabouts. Following a complaint from Marykutty’s daughter, the police searched the family’s residence and discovered two decomposed bodies believed to be Marykutty and Reji buried in the compound.
Idukki SP K.M. Sabu Mathew mentioned that the bodies were severely decomposed, making identification challenging. Post-mortem examinations are required to confirm their identities and ascertain the cause of death. Initial investigations suggest a potential family dispute, with relatives indicating frequent arguments between Reji and Saji.
Authorities suspect that Saji might have murdered his mother and brother before burying them on the property. A forensic team has examined the site, and the bodies have been transferred to Idukki Medical College for further analysis. An extensive search operation, overseen by the district police chief, is underway to locate Saji, while investigators gather statements from relatives and locals to reconstruct the events.
Clarity on whether the deaths were homicides will only be established after the completion of forensic and post-mortem examinations.
