A Chennai Nightmare Unveiled: The Tragic Downfall of an Influencer and the Horrific Fate of Her Children

In a case that has sent shockwaves across Chennai and beyond, S. Abhirami, a former YouTube vlogger and influencer, along with her partner B. Kumar, have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the heinous murder of her two young children in 2018. The verdict, delivered by the Chengalpattu Mahila Court on March 18, 2024, brought a grim closure to a deeply disturbing crime that highlighted the darkest corners of human nature.

The tragic events unfolded on August 17, 2018, when Abhirami, then 26, and Kumar, 30, meticulously planned and executed the cold-blooded killing of her six-year-old daughter, Abhinaya, and four-year-old son, Sanjay.

The motive, as revealed during the investigation and subsequent trial, was chillingly pragmatic: the children were perceived as an obstacle to their relationship. Abhirami feared that her estranged husband, S. Vijay, a hotel manager, would claim custody of the children, further complicating her desire for a future with Kumar.

The horrific act itself was a calculated betrayal of parental trust.

Abhirami and Kumar reportedly drugged the innocent children with sedatives mixed into juice. Once they were incapacitated, the couple proceeded to suffocate them, ensuring their young lives were extinguished. The initial discovery of the children's bodies in the couple's residence quickly escalated into a high-profile investigation that captivated and horrified the public.

Police investigations, led by the Mylapore police, swiftly pieced together the gruesome details.

Autopsy reports confirmed the presence of sedatives and asphyxia as the cause of death. Crucial evidence, including call records and the couple’s subsequent confessions, painted a clear picture of premeditation and their shared culpability. Abhirami and Kumar were arrested shortly after the crime, facing charges of murder and conspiracy.

The trial, which spanned years, meticulously examined the evidence and testimonies.

Public prosecutors painstakingly argued for the maximum sentence, emphasizing the brutality of the crime and the vulnerable nature of the victims. The court's final judgment, convicting both Abhirami and Kumar under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including murder, served as a stark reminder that justice, though sometimes slow, ultimately prevails against such unspeakable acts.

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Abhirami and B. Kumar will forever be etched in Chennai's criminal history as a profound tragedy. It stands as a somber testament to the devastating consequences of selfish desires and the irreversible horror of crimes committed against the most innocent among us. While the verdict offers a measure of justice for Abhinaya and Sanjay, the sorrow of their loss continues to resonate deeply within the community.