IndiaThe Koodathayi serial murder case involves allegations of cyanide poisonings against six family members between 2002 and 2016. The case has now reached its final stages in court, with the investigating officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police R. Haridasan, testifying in favor of the prosecution. The trial, which began in March 2023, faced significant delays due to procedural issues and the pandemic. Prosecutors allege that Jolly Joseph committed the murders to acquire family property, with forensic evidence linking the deaths to cyanide poisoning. The case includes the exhumation of victims' remains and the arrest of Jolly Joseph and two accomplices in 2019. The court is expected to deliver a verdict soon.
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