Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Leopard Lie: Murder Uncovered in Sugarcane Field
In Maharashtra, a woman named Latabai was found dead in a field.
Her nephew, Anil, claimed a leopard killed her.
However, the police found a suspicious rock and the autopsy showed the cause of death was injuries to the head and face.
Forensic tests revealed no animal DNA on the victim's wounds.
The police investigation revealed Anil and his laborer, More, had been having an affair with Latabai and were behind her murder after Latabai demanded money.
The pair used a rock to kill her.
Both were arrested.
Latabai Dhawade was found dead in a sugarcane field in Maharashtra.
Her nephew initially claimed a leopard attack was the cause of death.
Police investigations found a blood-stained rock and inconsistencies in the story.
Forensic analysis ruled out animal involvement.
Anil and More were arrested for the murder.
- Who
- Latabai Dhawade, Anil Dhawade, and Satilal More
- What
- Latabai Dhawade was murdered, initially disguised as a leopard attack.
- When
- December 7, 2024
- Where
- Kadethan village, Daund taluka, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Anil Dhawade and More murdered Latabai after she demanded money.
Initial Claim
Police Investigation
Cause of Death
Initial Claim
Leopard attack.
Police Investigation
Bludgeoning with a rock.
Motive
Initial Claim
Animal attack.
Police Investigation
Affair turned sour; Latabai demanded money.
- Victim
- Latabai Baban Dhawade, 50
- Suspects
- Anil Popat Dhawade, 40, and Satilal Valmik More
- Location
- Kadethan village, Maharashtra
- Incident
- Murder disguised as leopard attack
- Motive
- Affair turned sour; demands for money
- Current Status
- Suspects in judicial custody, awaiting trial
