n 2025, Subramaniam “Subu” Vedam was exonerated after spending 43 years in a Pennsylvania prison for a murder he always said he didn’t commit. His conviction unraveled when newly released case files revealed suppressed evidence, flawed forensic testimony, and a major Brady violation involving FBI ballistics. But just moments after winning his freedom, ICE agents detained him — attempting to deport him to India, a country he left as an infant.

This episode breaks down the wrongful conviction, the forensic misconduct, the investigation failures, and the shocking immigration battle that followed. A devastating true-crime story about how the American justice system can fail twice — first by imprisoning an innocent man, and then by trying to deport him.

In December 2012, nurse Jacintha Saldanha at London’s King Edward VII’s Hospital answered a prank call from Australian radio DJs pretending to be Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles. Believing the call was genuine, she transferred it to a ward nurse caring for Kate Middleton, then pregnant with Prince George. The call was broadcast worldwide, sparking outrage. Just three days later, Jacintha tragically took her own life. This episode explores the events leading up to her death, the fallout for the radio hosts and hospital, and the lasting questions about accountability, workplace pressure, and media ethics.

Babita Deokaran, a senior finance official in the Gauteng Department of Health, was assassinated on 23 August 2021after exposing massive corruption at Tembisa Hospital, where over R850 million in suspicious tenders were flagged. She froze R100 million in payments and demanded a forensic audit—actions that made her a target. Deokaran’s murder revealed the depth of South Africa’s procurement corruption, linking public officials to criminal networks and tender cartels. While six hitmen were convicted, the masterminds remain free, exposing the country’s failure to protect whistleblowers and enforce accountability. Her death has become a symbol of state capture, corruption, and impunity in South Africa.

What does it mean to be a parent — and where does your responsibility end? In this episode of Kollectively Vigilant, Dr D, a professor and Lawyer , explores three shocking cases where parents faced criminal charges for the actions of their children. From James and Jennifer Crumbley in Michigan — the first parents in U.S. history jailed for their son’s school shooting — to a single mother in upstate New York accused over her 11-year-old’s crimes, and finally the Pune Porsche case in India where wealth, privilege, and parental neglect collided with tragedy.

This video unpacks how law and morality collide when parents ignore warning signs or enable their children’s destructive behavior. Should parents go to jail for their kids’ crimes? Where do legal and moral duties overlap?

n December 2012, nurse Jacintha Saldanha at London’s King Edward VII’s Hospital answered a prank call from Australian radio DJs pretending to be Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles. Believing the call was genuine, she transferred it to a ward nurse caring for Kate Middleton, then pregnant with Prince George. The call was broadcast worldwide, sparking outrage. Just three days later, Jacintha tragically took her own life. This episode explores the events leading up to her death, the fallout for the radio hosts and hospital, and the lasting questions about accountability, workplace pressure, and media ethics.

Kollectively Vigilant is hosted by Dr D, a professor and a lawyer and Sam, a counsellor and educator.

Ramsey Khlaid Ismael, has been arrested in 3 countries for his nuisance vlogging, the same has happened to Vitali, he presently in a jail in the Philippenes. The Indian vlogger SD Khan thretened to rape a woman in Turkey, for this he was detained and later deported, what can India do against Nuisane bloggers?

This stalker and her tale of destruction is like no other.

Bombay Scottish Misconduct Case 

So, I am sure you have heard of the breaking story of a female teacher from Mumbai from an elite school — who was recently bailed from court despite being charged with engaging in prohibited contact with a male student of hers. 

The question we tackle today: How come men who commit similar offences are sentenced harshly, and female accused comparatively lightly? Or not at all? 
Also, later in this episode, let’s investigate if this happens only in India or worldwide. 

4 unsung heroes bring the murder of a woman to light

In an age where swipes replace handshakes and ‘I love you’ can arrive before a first date, one man exploited the vulnerability of virtual intimacy and left a digital trail of devastation stretching from Mumbai to Melbourne."

Hi! Welcome to Kollectively Vigilant, a true crime podcast hosted by Dr D, a professor and lawyer, along with her sister Sam, a counsellor and educator. While Sam holds a master's degree in Psychology, Dr D holds a PhD and LLB/JD. Together, the sisters join forces to tell you crime stories from around the world while explaining everything you need to know about law and crime.