Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Chennai Techie's Death Ruled Murder; Husband Arrested
A young woman, Stephy, was found dead, and initially, it was thought to be an accident.
However, an autopsy showed that she was hurt and that it was not an accident, it was murder.
The police then arrested her husband, Rajmohan.
Stephy's family had claimed he was abusive and had demanded money and expensive items as dowry after their marriage.
The couple got married in February 2024.
The police also found audio recordings that proved Stephy was abused.
A 23-year-old techie's death was ruled a murder after an autopsy, leading to her husband's arrest.
The autopsy revealed head injuries and fluid in the lungs, indicating abuse.
The couple married in February 2024, facing initial family opposition over caste differences.
Stephy's family alleges dowry demands, including gold, a car, and cash.
Police found audio recordings and evidence supporting the murder claim.
- Who
- Stephy Matilda was murdered, and her husband, Rajmohan, has been arrested.
- What
- The death of 23-year-old Stephy Matilda was ruled a murder.
- When
- Stephy was found dead on May 3.
- Where
- Chennai.
- Why
- The autopsy and other evidence indicated that she was murdered due to abuse and dowry-related issues.
Victim's family's claims
Husband's initial statement
Cause of Death
Victim's family's claims
The victim's family accused the husband of abuse and dowry harassment.
Husband's initial statement
The husband initially claimed the death was an accident.
- Victim's Age
- 23
- Victim's Location
- Manimangalam
- Location of Incident
- Chennai
- Marriage Date
- February 19, 2024
- Cause of Death
- Dowry harassment and domestic abuse
- Suspect
- Rajmohan