TW: Death of a minor On 8th Sept 2017, The Ryan International School in Gurugram India was the scene of a most gruesome & tragic death of a 7 year old child, Pradyuman Thakur. He was found outside the bathroom gasping for breath as he bled from injuries to his neck. Who had done this unthinkable crime & WHY? The truth was so bizarrely mundane it was truly unbelievable. Listen in to find out. #justiceforPradyuman Bollywood Corner: A big little Murder, 83 Support Us: Patreon: https://www.p...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 31
Nearly 90 years ago India saw it's first case of Bioterrorism when an unscrupulous step brother tried not once but thrice to assassinate his younger brother Amarendra Chandra Pandey with the most unusual weapon of germs! Listen to this unique case that was featured in the 1935 edition of Time magazine. Bollywood Corner - Race, Raat Akeli Hai Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimesfromeast Instagram: https://ww...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 30
Pushkar Vaidya is the Head Scientist(Astrobiologist) at the Indian Astrobiology Research Foundation Institute in Mumbai, India. We chat about the building blocks of Life in Space & on Earth, our possible Origins, their plans to collect space dust & also general UFO talk like the ridicule UFOlogists face, Roswell, Phoenix lights & of course our mutual love of The X Files! IARF Website: https://iarf.res.in/ Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy m...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In 2009, 19 year old Khyati Shrestha received a call announcing her the lucky winner of a cash prize & a free vacation, she just had to come give an interview to claim it. She was never seen alive after that day. Listen to this tragic tale of greed, misdeeds & the devastating murder that left Nepal enraged & traumatized for decades. Bollywood corner: Lukamari, T3en, Ugly Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffe...
Jan 11, 2022•59 min•Ep. 28
Part 2 in the saga of a love triangle shot down by decorated Naval Commander Kawas Nanavati in 1959. We talk about the court case, verdict, retrial & the final ending to this tale of political intervention that seemed to swoop in every time & steal any chance of justice for the victim Prem Ahuja. Bollywood Corner- The Verdict State Vs Nanavati, Ghazi Attack, URI Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimesf...
Dec 28, 2021•45 min•Ep. 27
Part 1 of 2 on the Nanavati-Ahuja Murder case. Highly decorated Indian Naval Officer Kawas Nanavati shot & killed his wife Sylvia's lover Prem Ahuja one afternoon in 1959. The jury trial court case that followed was quite the sensation in India, the first trial by media of sorts & with an ending that left many questioning if Justice is truly blind. Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimesfromeast Instag...
Dec 22, 2021•44 min•Ep. 26
On November 27 2019 at 6pm, 26 year old Disha parked her red scooter near a Toll Plaza. When she returned later that night, she was accosted by 4 men who had been watching her & waited to sexually assault her when she came back. Disha's murder lit a fire in India, the nation asked for justice with fervor. Was justice served? You decide. Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimesfromeast Instagram: https://www...
Dec 07, 2021•57 min•Ep. 25
In 2004 the German Handball team welcomed the newly formed Sri Lankan team to the quaint town of Wittislingen. After tanking the first friendly match, the visiting Sri Lankan Team went out for a pack of cigarettes and well..you know what happens next.. Our first Sporty but not really sporty story! Video to watch after: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-jU4YJ0X58 Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimesfromeast ...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 24
Covid brought out such inspirational quotes from some of India's brightest politicians! Also when you fly, don't waste space, carry some Gold wouldja? Listen to these shiny news stories in this episode. Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimesfromeast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimesfromtheeast/ Email us: crimesfromtheeast@gmail.com
Nov 09, 2021•36 min•Ep. 23
In 1952 passengers on the Indo Ceylon Express smelled a foul smell coming from a green steel trunk which contained horrifying remains..a headless male body! We cover the grisly murder of the philanderer Alavandar Chetty who made the grave mistake of pestering an Ex. Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimesfromeast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimesfromtheeast/ Email us: crimesfromtheeast@gmail.com...
Nov 01, 2021•53 min•Ep. 22
With a uniquely desi premise of a Serpent's Curse, the Uthra murder case from Kollam, Kerala is not only a horrifying tale of loss but also the story of an idiot husband who thought he could fool the world with his superstition laden plan to murder his wife. Bollywood Corner: Sherni on Netflix, Pretentious movie review by Kannan & Biswa-Tum mere ho - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0n7OWo4Sr6U Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://...
Oct 21, 2021•54 min•Ep. 21
Take off your thinking cap and put on the dum dum one for this edition of Masala News where we discuss how important it is to welcome simian Schumachers & also a unique contest that will leave you scrunching your nose up. Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimesfromeast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimesfromtheeast/ Email us: crimesfromtheeast@gmail.com
Oct 09, 2021•21 min•Ep. 20
Members of the Thomas family started dropping dead with identical symptoms and under mysterious circumstances, one person was present for all the deaths - the loving, doting Joliyamma. Her cyanide laced web of murder didn't even spare the life of a 2 year old child. Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimesfromeast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimesfromtheeast/ Email us: crimesfromtheeast@gmail.com...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Indrani & Sheena go to dinner on April 24 2012 & Sheena is never seen again. Listen to the devious tale of how a Mother allegedly murdered her daughter for money. Part 2 of 2 on this sensational murder case from 2012. Mikhail clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E10oEAZJBpg Rahuls taped phonecalls with Indrani, Peter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4slXi4SHEU Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crime...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 18
25 year old Sheena Bora was dealt a harsh hand in life when her heartless Mother Indrani Bora abandoned her kids and set off to make a life for herself. A reluctant reunion years later proved to be the beginning of the end for poor Sheena who wanted nothing more than love & respect from her own Mother. Part 1 of 2 on this sensational murder case from 2012. Source - https://www.amazon.com/Sheena-Bora-Case-MANISH-PACHOULY/dp/9351941418 Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromthe...
Aug 25, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Take a trip with us to explore the mysterious and deadly Sentinel Island in the Andamans. For thousands of years the tribes on this island have held out and refused almost all forms of contact with the outside world. Why? Do they even need us though? We discuss the many attempts of modern humans landing on this Pre-Neolithic landmass. Video of 1991 Expedition : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSwnBoqjmdo Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: h...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In 1909 the last Zamindar of Bhawal(Dhaka, Bangladesh) died under mysterious circumstances. However, a decade later an ash covered sage arrived and people began to speculate about his real identity - was he the beloved Bhawal Prince back from the dead? Some comparison pictures - https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/pdfplus/10.1086/707150 Bollywood Corner - Ek je chhilo raja, Agantuk Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoff...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Move over Roswell! Enough with the American monopoly on UFO/UAP sightings! Come listen as we talk about some old & new cases from the Indian subcontinent. UFO's in India! PIA Pilot video - https://twitter.com/ask_not_why/status/1354411561507577856 Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimesfromeast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimesfromtheeast/ Email us: crimesfromtheeast@gmail.com...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Alex & I discuss some nutty flyers who probably just wanted to play Halloween in the skies but got arrested instead. Also hear how an airline adeptly dealt with severe nuts allergies! Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimesfromeast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimesfromtheeast/ Email us: crimesfromtheeast@gmail.com
Jul 09, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Akku Yadav was a violent and relentless gangster who terrorized the Kasturba Nagar slum for 13 years with the blessing of local authorities. In 2004, people had suffered enough and an angry mob brought his life to a horrific end just like he did with so many innocent victims. Bollywood Corner : Badlapur, NH-10
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Take a walk on the Wild Side today as we discuss the real stories of Indian Feral Children raised by Wolves in the late 1800's -early 1900's, that inspired so many urban legends and also the The Jungle Book! Dina Sanichar - https://timeline.com/dina-sanichar-feral-children-ea9f5f3a80b2 Bollywood Corner : Kaal, The Adventures of Tarzan Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimesfromeast Instagram: https://www.insta...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Adit Ranka, a 13 year old from Mumbai was kidnapped in 2013 by those near & dear to him, all to pay off gambling debts. Blood is not thicker than water in today's case. Bollywood Corner : Chak de India Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimesfromeast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimesfromtheeast/ Email us: crimesfromtheeast@gmail.com
May 24, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 10
We talk about Cyanide Mohan's MO - his choice of victim, his sick game of deceiving women before he ended their lives with Cyanide pills. Bollywood Corner : Rangi Taranga, Ratsasan, Samay Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimesfromeast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimesfromtheeast/ Email us: crimesfromtheeast@gmail.com
May 17, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 9
Part 1 of our 2 parter on the prolific Serial Killer Mohan Kumar dubbed Cyanide Mohan for his choice of Murder Weapon. Convicted of killing 20 women and believed to have killed at least 12 more by snaring them with promises of marriage. A true horror story that could have been stopped if only cops cared. Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimesfromeast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimesfromtheeast/ Ema...
May 10, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Come sit by our campfire as we tell you the tale of the most suave and slick jewelry heist which took place at TBZ Jewelers in Mumbai 1987. Bollywood Corner : Special 26, Raid, Oye Lucky Lucky Oye! Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimesfromeast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimesfromtheeast/ Email us: crimesfromtheeast@gmail.com
Apr 26, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In 2003 Sajini Krishnan made the grave mistake of marrying a two faced coward like Tarun Jinaraj via the ancient traditional system of arranged marriage. Come listen to us talk about this case from Ahmedabad. Bollywood Corner : Murder 3, Ittefaq Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimesfromeast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimesfromtheeast/ Email us: crimesfromtheeast@gmail.com
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Part 2 of a tale of murderer most gruesome - Biren Dutta who heartlessly killed his wife & unborn child and scattered the remains all over Kalighat Kolkata in 1954. Alex listens as I conclude the horrific story with Biren's sentence. Bollywood Corner : Detective Byomkesh Bakshy, Kahaani, Sonar Kella, Har Har Byomkesh Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimesfromeast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crime...
Apr 12, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In January 1954, the people of Kalighat in Kolkata were shocked & shaken by a series of gruesome discoveries – dismembered parts of a female victim were left to be found the next day in Kalighat. Come listen about the incredibly unbelievable incident which cracked this case. Alex & I discuss this gruesome old case over 2 episodes. Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimesfromeast Instagram: https://www.i...
Apr 05, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 4
The Boy who remembered his own Murder – Veering a little from the usual, today we talk about the curious case of Titu Singh – the Boy who claimed to be a reincarnation of local Agra man Suresh Verma. Titu could remember multiple family members, places & events from Suresh’s past life including his murder! Bollywood Corner : Karz, Om Shanti Om, Raabta Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimesfromeast Instagra...
Mar 29, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 3
An anonymous vigilante calling himself Hercules rose up from the frustrated masses of Bangladesh to execute 3 accused gang rapists in January 2019. We never heard from Hercules again after that. But who was Hercules? Was it a civilian or a policeman or even perhaps a group of people..? Bollywood Corner : Shahenshah, Anniyan Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimesfromeast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cr...
Mar 22, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 2
