Sebastian a Serial Killer? More Bones Unearthed Near His Property; Pond to be Drained
Bones have been recovered once again from the property of real estate dealer C.M. Sebastian, who is under suspicion for being a serial killer. The police are preparing to drain a nearby pond to search for more remains.
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Earlier, a skull, a thigh bone, and a tooth with a dental clip had been recovered from the same area. Sebastian, who is currently in the custody of the Kottayam Crime Branch, has not confessed to the crimes. Police began suspecting him of being a serial killer after linking these remains to past missing persons cases. The tooth clip matched that of Ayesha (58), a former panchayat employee from Varanad in Cherthala, who went missing years ago. Blood samples from Ayesha’s daughter have been collected for DNA testing.
Sebastian is also suspected in the disappearances of Bindu Padmanabhan (47) from Kadakkarappally, Cherthala, and Sindhu (43) from Vallakkunathuveli, Cherthala South. Bindu was reported missing in 2017, and Sebastian allegedly forged documents to illegally seize her land in Edappally, Ernakulam. Multiple excavations have been conducted at Sebastian’s property, but nothing else was found earlier. He refused to undergo a lie detector test.
Sebastian had met Jain Mathew, also known as Jayanamma (55), at a meditation centre in Pala. He was involved in real estate dealings with her and allegedly sold her gold. Jayanamma went missing on December 23, 2024, after leaving home for meditation. Police have found that her phone was later recharged by Sebastian in Erattupetta.
Ayesha went missing on May 13, 2012, after receiving a phone call and leaving home for the bank. She had been in a property dispute with her family, and Sebastian had offered to help her buy five cents of nearby land. Sindhu disappeared on October 19, 2020, after visiting the Thiruvizha temple for offerings. This happened just two days before her daughter’s engagement. No direct evidence has yet linked Sebastian to Sindhu’s disappearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is C.M. Sebastian?
C.M. Sebastian is a real estate dealer from Alappuzha, Kerala, who is currently under suspicion for being a serial killer. He has been arrested and is in the custody of the Kottayam Crime Branch.
What evidence has been found at Sebastian's property?
Bones, including a skull, a thigh bone, and a tooth with a dental clip, have been recovered from a pit behind his house. The tooth clip matched that of Ayesha, a former panchayat employee who went missing in 2012.
Who are the missing persons linked to Sebastian?
Sebastian is suspected in the disappearances of Ayesha, Bindu Padmanabhan, Sindhu, and Jain Mathew (Jayanamma). Ayesha and Jayanamma have direct evidence linking them to Sebastian, while Bindu and Sindhu have circumstantial evidence.
Why is the nearby pond being drained?
The police suspect that there could be additional remains in the pond, based on the recent discovery of bones from Sebastian's property. Draining the pond will allow them to search for more evidence.
What is the current status of the investigation?
Sebastian has not confessed to the crimes and has refused to undergo a lie detector test. The police are continuing their investigations, including DNA testing and further searches of the area.
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