13-year-old hires 3 friends to kill grandfather in Kerala, wanted iPhone, bike for boyfriend
Kerala police also suspect she had a grudge against Sivankutty after he repeatedly scolded her for using her phone frequently and returning home late.
A 65-year-old man, Sivankutty, was found dead in a rented house in Karuvatta, Alappuzha district of Kerala, with his limbs tied and apparently strangled. Police suspect his 13-year-old granddaughter plotted the murder, allegedly to purchase an iPhone and a bike for her boyfriend. The girl and her friends reportedly recorded the killing and later showed it to her.
The initial investigation pointed towards a robbery, but police found missing valuables and gold ornaments worth six sovereigns. The girl's motive may have been her grandfather's frequent scolding regarding phone usage and late-night returns. The investigation continues, and the girl's statements are being verified.
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