Kerala Shock: Family of Four Murdered by Son
In a gripping court case, a Kerala resident, Cadell Jeanson Raja, was found guilty of murdering four family members. The murders took place in 2017 at their home in Nanthancode. Raja, who claimed his actions were influenced by parapsychology and astral projection, remains in custody as sentencing discussions loom.
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In a shocking verdict handed down by the Thiruvananthapuram Additional Sessions Court-VI, Cadell Jeanson Raja has been found guilty of murdering four members of his family, including his parents and sister, in a chilling crime that occurred eight years ago.
The brutal slayings took place on April 9, 2017, in Baines Compound, near the Chief Minister of Kerala's residence. The victims included Professor A Raja Thankam, his wife Dr. Jean Padma, their daughter Caroline, and a relative, Lalitha. The accused, Raja, has been in police custody since shortly after the horrific event.
Claiming to be guided by parapsychology and astral projection beliefs, Raja's defense faced severe skepticism from the prosecution, which dismissed these as tactics to evade conviction. The police report noted Raja's initial intent was to kill his father due to perceived neglect, leading to the tragic and extended loss of life.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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