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Man Kills Cousin's Son for Organs
8 Nov
Summary
- Man allegedly murdered four-year-old cousin's son for organs.
- Accused was inspired by social media quick-money schemes.
- Police recovered body parts and murder weapons.
In a disturbing incident, police in Chhattisgarh, India, arrested a 27-year-old man for the alleged murder of his four-year-old cousin's son. The motive, authorities revealed, stemmed from a desire for quick money, influenced by social media trends.
The accused, identified as Basudev, reportedly confessed to luring the child, Jitendra Ram, on November 5. He allegedly intoxicated the boy with alcohol before slitting his throat. Basudev is then accused of extracting the child's kidneys, lungs, and eyes, intending to sell them.
Investigators found the child's body stuffed in a sack within a water-filled pit. Based on Basudev's confession, police recovered the alleged murder weapons and the removed body parts from the scene. Further investigations into the elaborate crime are ongoing.
