Punjabi Crime Podcast

Ranjeeta Sharma was a 28-year-old Indo-Fijian woman living in Auckland, New Zealand, who was murdered in January 2011. Her body was found burning by the side of a rural road near Huntly in the Waikato region, and police later confirmed she was alive when an accelerant was poured over her and she was set on fire. Ranjeeta had been married and had a four-year-old son, and the day after her body was discovered her husband fled to Fiji with their child; he was later located by police and returned to New Zealand. The husband, Diwesh Kumar Sharma, ultimately pleaded guilty to her murder and was sentenced in the High Court to life imprisonment with a lengthy minimum non-parole period. The case drew widespread attention as a particularly brutal act of domestic violence

Shemina Hirji was a 40-year-old Indo-Canadian school principal in Burnaby, British Columbia, who was found murdered in her home on July 5, 2007, just days after marrying her husband. Shemina, a respected educator who led a Surrey elementary school and had advanced degrees, was discovered dead in the townhouse she shared with her new husband, and police initially treated the case as a possible home invasion based on his 911 call. Investigators later focused on her husband as the primary suspect due to his inconsistent account and a violent criminal history, though he was never formally charged, and he died by apparent suicide about two months after her death. The case shocked the local community and raised questions about domestic violence and how such cases are reported and understood.

Sukhjeet Singh was a 34-year-old non-resident Indian (NRI) who was murdered in Uttar Pradesh in September 2016 while on a family trip with his wife and children. During the visit to his native place in Shahjahanpur district, his British-born wife, Ramandeep Kaur Mann, conspired with her childhood friend Gurpreet Singh to kill him. Investigation and later court proceedings revealed that Ramandeep drugged the family meal and then, with Gurpreet’s help, brutally murdered Sukhjeet — smothering him, striking him and slitting his throat in front of their young sons. Both Ramandeep and Gurpreet were eventually found guilty; the court in Uttar Pradesh sentenced Ramandeep to death and Gurpreet to life imprisonment for the crime.

Luka Magnotta (born Eric Newman) is a Canadian murderer who gained worldwide notoriety in 2012 for killing and dismembering 33-year-old Jun Lin in Montreal — a crime he filmed and posted online. After the murder, Magnotta mailed body parts to political offices and schools, triggering an international manhunt. He fled to Europe and was arrested in Berlin after being recognized in an internet café. In 2014, a Canadian court found him guilty of first-degree murder and several related charges; he is serving a life sentence with no chance of parole for 25 years. His case is also the subject of the Netflix docuseries Don’t F**k With Cats, which explores how internet sleuths helped track him down.

Pushpinder Kaur Sangha is a woman who has been missing from Live Oak, California since February 11, 2000. At the time she vanished she was 27 years old and was last seen by her husband leaving their home in her black 1997 Chevrolet Lumina. Her vehicle was later found abandoned, but there were no confirmed sightings of her after she drove off, and she missed a scheduled appointment with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service days later. She left behind her family, including a young child, and her disappearance is considered suspicious and unresolved. Despite being classified as an endangered missing person, no definitive trace of her has ever been found and the case remains open.

Baljit Kaur Kondolay was a 37-year-old woman who was murdered in Langley, British Columbia, Canada, on April 19, 1998. She was shot twice in the head at close range outside her home, and the killing was later found to be premeditated and driven by financial motives. Police arrested three men in connection with her death: her husband Ajit Grewall, his son Sukhjit Singh Grewall (the shooter), and a friend Sandeep “Sonny” Toor, who was the getaway driver. Ajit and Sukhjit were both convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison with long parole ineligibility, while Toor received a sentence for second-degree murder. Baljit’s family, especially her daughter, has campaigned against parole for those convicted, arguing the crime was brutal and callous.

Three Identical Strangers is a 2018 documentary about triplet brothers — Robert Shafran, Eddy Galland, and David Kellman — who were separated at birth and adopted by different families without being told they had siblings. They accidentally discovered each other as young adults in the early 1980s, becoming media sensations — “miracle” brothers reunited. But the feel-good story turns dark when they learn they were separated intentionally as part of a secret psychological study on nature vs. nurture, with researchers observing their lives for years. The film explores ethics, trauma, and the lifelong impact of experiments done without consent.

Gus Lamont is a four-year-old Australian boy who vanished from his family’s remote outback property in South Australia in September 2025. He was last seen playing near the homestead, and within about half an hour he was gone. His disappearance sparked one of the largest search efforts in the state, involving police, defence personnel, drones, trackers, and volunteers scouring vast scrubland and dams. Despite weeks of intensive searching, no trace of Gus or his belongings has been found, and investigators have not confirmed any evidence of foul play. The case remains open, leaving his family and the wider community desperate for answers.

Lindy Chamberlain: “A Dingo Took My Baby” — Australia’s Most Controversial Case 🦘👶⚖️In 1980, a family camping trip near Uluru turned into a national nightmare. Nine-week-old Azaria Chamberlain vanished from a tent, and her mother, Lindy Chamberlain, cried the line that echoed around the world: “A dingo’s got my baby!” What followed was decades of media frenzy, forensic blunders, wrongful conviction, and—finally—exoneration. This video unpacks the full story: the disappearance, the trials, the appeals, and the inquests that reshaped Australian justice. 🇦🇺What’s Inside ⬇️🗓️ Timeline: From the night at Uluru (1980) to Lindy’s wrongful conviction and later pardon & exoneration🔬 Forensics: How early evidence, media pressure, and lab errors misled investigators👩‍⚖️ Courtroom Drama: Key moments from trials, appeals, and the landmark coroner findings🐕 Dingo Evidence: Later incidents and expert testimony that changed the narrative📰 Media & Public: How sensational coverage shaped public opinion and policy🧠 Legacy: What the case taught Australia about justice, prejudice, and evidence standardsWhy This Case Matters ✍️A powerful study in wrongful conviction, media influence, and evolving forensic science. It’s also a story about a family’s resilience in the face of national scrutiny.Sources & approach:We reference court records, contemporary reporting, and credible analyses. No speculation—only verifiable facts shaped into a clear narrative. 📚Support the channel:👍 Like if you value deep-dive true crime💬 Share your thoughts respectfully in the comments🔔 Subscribe for more detailed, bilingual true-crime documentaries#punjabicrimestories #punjabitruecrime

Paviter Bassi Murder Case | Full Documentary 🇨🇦🕯️🔍A calm Brampton night in March 2018 turned into a tragedy that shook the Punjabi-Canadian community. In this video, we break down the case of Paviter (“Pav”) Bassi—from the timeline and investigation to court outcomes and lingering questions. No sensationalism—just clear, fact-checked storytelling. ⚖️🧭What’s inside• Background on Paviter & community context 👤• Minute-by-minute timeline of the incident ⏱️• How detectives pieced together the evidence 🧩• Key witnesses, CCTV, digital trails & forensics 📱📹• Charges, court proceedings & verdicts 🏛️• Impact on family, friends & Brampton community 🤝• Lessons and open questions for viewers to consider ❓Why this case mattersThis isn’t just a headline—it’s a story about a young life, a community’s grief, and the pursuit of justice. We explore the facts with respect and care. 🕊️Sources & approach:We reference court records, contemporary reporting, and credible analyses. No speculation—only verifiable facts shaped into a clear narrative. 📚Support the channel:👍 Like if you value deep-dive true crime💬 Share your thoughts respectfully in the comments🔔 Subscribe for more detailed, bilingual true-crime documentaries#punjabicrimestories #punjabitruecrime