Results for: Family Violence

A man was allegedly killed by his wife’s relatives following an argument over a wedding gift of an LED TV and a gold ring. The incident occurred on Tuesday in Kadarabad, and five people, including the victim’s wife and brother, have been detained. According to police, the victim, Chandra Prakash Mishra, wanted to gift the items to his sister on April 26, but his wife, Kshama Mishra, opposed it. When Mishra questioned the interference of Kshama’s relatives, they allegedly attacked him with sticks, causing severe injuries. Mishra was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The accused are being interrogated, and further investigation is underway.

On Monday, a 10-year-old boy woke up to find his family brutally murdered. His father, Jonathon Candy, shot his wife, Lindsay Candy, and three of his sons, Dylan, Ethan, and Lucas, before killing himself. The boy called 911 and reported the grisly discovery, leading to a police investigation. Investigators are still searching for a motive for the massacre. The family had no history of domestic violence or police involvement.

On March 24, 2022, a horrific tragedy occurred when a mother and her two young daughters died in a car fire at Cranbourne West. The incident, deemed an act of family violence, has left the father, James Swan Palakamannil, devastated. Palakamannil fondly recalls his daughters, Carolyn and Evlyn, as always bringing joy to their home. However, their lives were cut short by their mother, Jasmine Thomas, who poured petrol on them and set the car alight.