One of the victims was identified as 35-year-old Anjana from Mudikkode near Mannuthy in Thrissur. The other was Ann Mary Mathew (40) of Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram.
One of the victims was identified as 35-year-old Anjana from Mudikkode near Mannuthy in Thrissur. The other was Ann Mary Mathew (40) of Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram . Thrissur collector Sikha Surendran said she had asked Anjana’s family to submit details of the incident so that they could be forwarded to the NORKA secretary, who would then approach Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for assistance in bringing the body back to the state.
Thrissur/Thiruvananthapuram: Two Malayali women were killed in California, United States, allegedly by another Malayali woman who was their friend and lived in the same apartment complex, according to their relatives. San Jose police have taken the suspect into custody and are investigating the case, according to information received by the families. Anjana had been working as a teacher in California for nearly six years, according to her relatives. Vijayan Vilangannur, Anjana’s father-in-law, said his son Vijeesh was extremely distressed by the incident and was unable to speak to him. Meanwhile, Ann Mary’s relatives said they were awaiting further information from US and that arrangements were being made to bring her body back to Thiruvananthapuram.
An investigation is underway. The victims’ families have alleged that both Anjana and Ann Mary were killed by their friend Anila. Her husband, Vijeesh, who hails from Vilangannoor near Peechi, is also employed there.
The killings reportedly took place around noon on Friday (US time). Anjana’s family in Keralam was informed about the incident on Saturday (Indian time).
Jerry Sam Joseph, a neighbour and family friend, said Ann Mary’s family had received information that she had an issue with the suspect over a job-related matter. However, Anjana’s cousin Vinod said the family had not yet received any information about the motive behind the killings.