Rotten Mango #104: The Strangler Tree Deaths (Case of Bhatia Family Deaths)
Oct 10, 2021
Explore the eerie case of the Bhatia family deaths, with 10 family members found hanging like the roots of a banyan tree. Unravel the mysterious diary instructions and pre-death rituals, leading to theories of possession, manipulation, and societal pressures. Dive into the chilling details of this multi-generational tragedy, leaving the community questioning the truth behind the ritualistic elements.
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Neighbor Discovers The Hanging Family
- A neighbor found the unlocked Batia apartment and discovered ten people hanging and one woman on the floor, totaling 11 family deaths.
- The officer described the hanging bodies as arranged like a banyan tree, which froze him on arrival.
Crime Scene Lacked Typical Signs Of Violence
- The scene had no signs of forced entry, struggle, robbery, or defensive wounds, making motive and method puzzling.
- Investigators considered murder, poisoning, and staged suicide because the meticulous hanging looked deliberate yet left no clear perpetrator.
CCTV Captures Family Bringing Items
- CCTV footage showed family members bringing stools and the same-looking wires later used to bind the victims, with no other people entering on camera.
- The footage shifted suspicion toward insiders rather than an external attacker.