A significant investigation is underway in Kerala’s Alappuzha district, where 68-year-old Sebastian C.M., already accused of murdering Jainamma, is being probed for potential involvement in multiple women’s disappearances. The case gained momentum on August 4, 2025, when police found approximately 20 charred human bone fragments, teeth, blood stains, women’s clothing, and a ladies’ bag at his Pallippuram residence, connecting the evidence to cold cases including Bindu Padmanabhan (missing since 2006), Ayesha (missing since 2012), and Sindhu (missing since 2020), alongside Jainamma’s disappearance in December 2024. The discoveries have raised serious concerns about a possible long-term crime pattern.
Police have detained Sebastian and are conducting a detailed investigation, with forensic teams analyzing DNA from the remains to identify victims. Reported on August 5, the probe has engaged Kottayam and Alappuzha crime branches to examine at least three cases, while searches continue at his property, including ponds, for further evidence. His real estate dealings are also under scrutiny for potential motives.
