Crime Junkie INFAMOUS: Aarushi Talwar & Hemraj Banjade
Jan 29, 2024
Aarushi Talwar, victim of a brutal murder case in India, is the focus of this episode. The hosts discuss the shocking discovery of her murder, the investigation into her case, and the subsequent controversies. They explore the aftermath, including the discovery of a second body and the police's mishandling of the case. The chapter also delves into the use of truth serum in court cases and a listener's powerful testimony of how the podcast helped during a traumatic event.
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Discovery Of Aarushi's Body
- On the morning of May 16, 2008, Nupur Talwar found her daughter Aarushi brutally murdered in her bedroom.
- The family first suspected their missing domestic worker Hemraj because he failed to answer the door and was unaccounted for.
Crime Scene Contamination Hurt The Case
- The initial police response badly contaminated the scene by allowing many people and the press inside the flat.
- That early mishandling destroyed or compromised crucial forensic evidence and shaped the investigation's future.
Hemraj Found On Rooftop
- Retired officer KK Gautam forced open a locked terrace door and discovered Hemraj's decomposing body on the rooftop.
- Hemraj's death showed head trauma and a slit throat, disproving suicide theories.