Crime Junkie - WANTED: Justice for Sasikala and Anish Narra

Episode Date: March 2, 2023

Maple Shade, New Jersey is a quaint suburb; its slogan is “Nice Town, Friendly People.” But on the evening of March 23, 2017, an Indian tech worker, Sasikala Narra, and her six-year-old son, Anish, were found brutally murdered in their apartment. Police questioned the husband and father, Hanumantha, but his alibi had checked out. Six years later, the case is still unsolved, and authorities won’t discuss it. So, we’re investigating for ourselves and discovering new leads, potential motives, and questionable behavior by local authorities. Will there ever be justice for Sasikala and Anish?Strangeland Season 2: Murder in Maple Shade is available right now wherever you listen to podcasts. 

On the night of March 23, 2017, a tech worker opened the door of his apartment and walked inside. He was expecting to be greeted by his wife and son, but instead, he found them murdered in a most horrific way. In Maple Shade, it is a heinous crime that has law-abiding citizens shaking their heads and dismay. The brutal murder of a 38-year-old and her son has shocked the Indian community. That throat is lit, there's blood everywhere!

Suspicion for this crime initially fell on the husband, but his alibi checked out. And now, it's been six years, and there have been no arrests and no new leads. In fact, to this very day, authorities won't even really talk about the case or the investigation at all. So investigative reporters and hosts Ben Adair and Tinku Ray are going to walk you through their own boots-on-the-ground investigation. An investigation that uncovered new leads, new witnesses, and even a potential motive. It is time to finally determine why would anyone want to hurt Sasi Kala and Anish?

Well, you're about to find out. Into Strangeland Season 2, murder in Maple Shade right now, wherever you listen to podcasts. Maple Shade's motto is, Nice Town Friendly People. And I always say, Nice Town Shady People.