Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Tamil Nadu Woman Arrested for Daughter-in-Law's Murder
A woman named Christopher Mary in Tamil Nadu was arrested for killing her daughter-in-law, Nandini.
Nandini had married Mary's son, Raja, eight years ago and had two children.
After Raja's death, Nandini continued living in the village.
Mary was upset about her son marrying a widow and often fought with Nandini.
On December 29, Mary took Nandini to a riverbank, pretending to go to the temple, and killed her with the help of a friend named Emily.
The body was found and sent for examination.
Both Mary and Emily were arrested and put in jail.
Christopher Mary was arrested for murdering her daughter-in-law, Nandini, in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district.
Nandini, originally from Bengaluru, had married Mary's son, Raja, eight years ago and had two children.
After Raja's death, Nandini continued living in the village, where she became acquainted with Maria Rosario, whom she later married.
Mary was upset about her son marrying a widow and frequently quarrelled with Nandini.
On December 29, Mary took Nandini to a riverbank, pretending to go to the temple, and killed her with the help of Emily.
- Who
- Christopher Mary and her accomplice Emily
- What
- Murder of Nandini, the daughter-in-law
- When
- December 29, 2025
- Where
- Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Disapproval of son's marriage to a widow and frequent quarrels
- Victim
- Nandini
- Suspect
- Christopher Mary
- Accomplice
- Emily
- Location
- Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu
- Date of Incident
- December 29, 2025
- Date of Arrest
- January 5, 2026
- Victim's Background
- Originally from Bengaluru, married to Raja, had two children
- Suspect's Motive
- Disapproval of son's marriage to a widow