Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Mother-in-Law Murder Unravels in Tumakuru, India
A dentist and two accomplices were arrested for killing the dentist's mother-in-law.
They cut up her body and scattered the pieces in different places.
Police found body parts after a dog was seen with a human arm.
The investigation involved a car and led to arrests.
The dentist was angry with his mother-in-law for interfering in his marriage and planned the murder.
A woman's dismembered body parts were found in 19 locations in Tumakuru, India.
The investigation began after a stray dog was seen with a human arm.
Police identified the victim as Lakshmidevi, whose husband reported her missing.
The police investigation involved a white SUV, which led to the arrest of three suspects.
Lakshmidevi's son-in-law, a dentist, allegedly orchestrated the murder due to interference in his marriage.
- Who
- Lakshmi Devi (victim), Dr. Ramachandraiah S (son-in-law/accused), Satish K N (accused), and Kiran K S (accused).
- What
- Dr. Ramachandraiah S, Satish K N, and Kiran K S were arrested for the murder and dismemberment of Lakshmi Devi.
- When
- The murder occurred around August 3rd, with arrests following the discovery of body parts on August 7th.
- Where
- Tumakuru, India; specifically Kolal (farmhouse) and various locations in Chimpuganahalli.
- Why
- The dentist resented the victim's interference in his marriage, allegedly plotting the murder six months prior.
- Victim
- Lakshmi Devi, 42
- Accused
- Dr. Ramachandraiah S, Satish K N, and Kiran K S
- Location of Murder
- Kolal farmhouse
- District
- Tumakuru
- Body Disposal Sites
- 19 locations
- Motive
- Interference in marriage
- Vehicle
- White SUV
Sources
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Dentist brutally murders mother-in-law, chops body into 19 pieces in Karnataka's Tumakuru
Son-in-law among 3 held for brutal murder and dismemberment of woman
Karnataka Murder Horror: Dentist Plotted, Strangled & Dismembered Mother-In-Law; Body Parts Dumped In 19 Spots