Some crimes are so chilling they challenge everything we think we know about trust, family, and loyalty. This episode examines the harrowing story of a child bride whose own mother betrayed her in a brutal honour killing—a case that exposes the dark intersections of tradition, control, and violence.
Listeners will follow the tragic events that led to the child bride being harmed and ultimately killed by those meant to protect her. We explore the family dynamics, cultural pressures, and twisted justifications that fueled the crime. Authorities later described the case as one of the most shocking honour-based killings they had ever encountered, due to both the victim’s young age and the betrayal by a parent.
This episode reconstructs the timeline through police records, witness accounts, and court proceedings, shedding light on:
How the child became a bride and the role of coercion
The mother’s involvement and the psychological manipulation behind it
The investigative process that brought the perpetrators to justice
Experts weigh in on honour-based violence, familial betrayal, and the psychological effects on victims and communities. While handled with sensitivity, the story is a stark reminder that abuse can be hidden behind tradition and trust, and that sometimes those we rely on most can become the source of unimaginable harm.
Listener discretion is strongly advised.