Mother-son duo who allegedly killed two women for gold arrested
A 38-year-old woman and her teenage son have been arrested in Siddipet for the murders of two women. The suspects allegedly used methods learned from crime fiction to commit the robberies and dispose of the bodies.
Why it matters
This case highlights the potential influence of violent media on criminal behavior and raises concerns about juvenile involvement in serious crimes.
A 38-year-old woman who allegedly watched crime fiction and online content to learn about murders and methods of disposing of bodies went on to make her juvenile son an accomplice in at least two killings for gold, Siddipet police said on Sunday, after arresting her in connection with the murder of a 45-year-old woman.
Chakali Rajitha, a resident of Bhoompally village, allegedly confessed during questioning that she had watched crime-related fiction and online content to understand how murders were committed and bodies disposed of, police said. She allegedly involved her juvenile son in the crimes and together they targeted women they believed could be robbed or killed without immediately drawing suspicion.
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