Mother-son duo who allegedly killed two women for gold arrested
The woman confessed during questioning that she had watched crime-related fiction and online content to understand how murders were committed and bodies disposed of, police said.
A mother and her juvenile son have been arrested in connection with the murders of two women for gold, according to Siddipet police. The 38-year-old woman, Chakali Rajitha, allegedly watched crime fiction and online content to learn murder methods and body disposal. She involved her son in at least two killings, targeting women she believed could be robbed or killed without raising suspicion.
The duo allegedly murdered a 45-year-old woman, Athikam Vijaya, in August 2025 and a resident of Double Bedroom houses, Kunta Rekha, in May 2025. Each victim was chosen based on their movements, assets, and personal disputes. The police seized gold ornaments, silver ornaments, cash, and a motorcycle used to transport the bodies.
Rajitha is also alleged to have planned to kill her own husband, while the duo planned to kill another potential victim. Police cautioned residents to be cautious when sharing personal information with strangers and to remain alert in isolated areas.
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