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Mortal Remains of Two California Murder Victims Reach Kerala
The remains of two women who died in California were brought back to Kerala.
The women were Ann Mary Mathew and Anjana Hari.
They were allegedly killed on August 28 in two California cities.
Police say the attacks happened about 90 minutes apart.
Anila Baby, who is from Kottayam, was arrested the same day.
She was first charged in Anjana’s death and later charged in Ann’s death.
Ann’s funeral arrangements were made in Kottayam.
Anjana’s family planned a public homage and cremation in Thrissur.
The remains of Ann Mary Mathew and Anjana Hari arrived at Cochin International Airport on September 21.
The women were allegedly killed in separate attacks on August 28 in San Jose and Milpitas, California.
Police and US media reports allege that 32-year-old Anila Baby of Kottayam committed both killings.
Baby was arrested on August 28 and charged in the Milpitas killing before a second murder charge was filed on September 8.
Ann’s funeral was scheduled in Kottayam, while Anjana’s public homage and cremation were scheduled in Thrissur.
- Who
- Ann Mary Mathew and Anjana Hari were the alleged victims; Anila Baby was arrested and charged in the killings.
- What
- The victims’ remains were transported from California to Kerala and handed to their relatives.
- Where
- The killings occurred in San Jose and Milpitas, California; the remains arrived at Cochin International Airport in Kochi, Kerala.
- When
- The killings occurred on August 28; a second murder charge was filed on September 8, and the remains arrived on September 21.
- Why
- The remains were returned to Kerala for funeral and cremation arrangements; the articles do not state a motive for the killings.
Key facts
- Victims
- Ann Mary Mathew, 35, and Anjana Hari, 35
- Accused
- Anila Baby, 32, from Kottayam
- Incident date
- August 28
- Locations of killings
- San Jose and Milpitas, California
- Arrival location
- Cochin International Airport, Kochi
- Transport route
- The remains were transported from San Francisco to Los Angeles and then brought to Kochi via Dubai
- Funeral arrangements
- Ann’s service was scheduled in Kottayam; Anjana’s homage and cremation were scheduled in Thrissur
Sources
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