In 2006, two men in Nithari, India, were arrested on suspicion of the assault and murder of multiple children and young adults. There were investigations, bodies and evidence, even a confession. In 2023, these two men were acquitted of their death sentences and let go.

Not gonna lie, it's another heavy one... But come join us anyway, for a discussion about systemic failures in law enforcement, lack of protection for and exploitation of marginalised communities, and a did-they-didn't-they for the ages.

Story starts at 11:14.

Sources used for today's story:

• Revisiting The 2006 Nithari Serial Murders That Sent Shockwaves Across The Country
• A phone call, red purse and 16 skeletons: How a father's relentless pursuit uncovered the horror of Nithari case - The Economic Times
• 2006 Noida Serial Murders - Wikipedia
• Koli-Pandher acquitted in Nithari killings case: Revisiting the Noida horror - India Today
• Nithari killings: Rape, cannibalism, murder ends in acquittal of Moninder Pandher, Surendra Koli. Explained
• Nithari killings: Men jailed for India 'house of horrors' murders freed
• Nithari Killings Case: Who are Surinder Koli, Pandher. What's the case? Here is all about the 20-year old case - The Economic Times

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"Magic Escape Room" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech – Music and also Graph Paper)

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