The Bengaluru police have filed a 2,085-page chargesheet against Shwetha, 25, and her live-in partner Kenneth, 25, in the KR Puram triple murder case. The chargesheet, filed nearly 90 days after their arrest, includes allegations of murder, joint criminal liability, conspiracy, and evidence tampering. The case centers on the deaths of Somasundar, 54, his wife Muthulakshmi, 48, and their daughter Supriya, 20, who were allegedly stabbed at their apartment on June 22.

The police arrested Shwetha in Puducherry on June 24 and Kenneth two days later. During the investigation, Shwetha initially claimed responsibility for the killings and denied Kenneth’s involvement. However, the police later alleged that both were involved. Somasundar, who was seriously injured in the attack, managed to reach the apartment staircase and alert neighbors. Before being taken to hospital, he reportedly told police that Shwetha and Kenneth had attacked him and that his wife and younger daughter were still inside. He later died of his injuries.

The police stated that Kenneth planned the killings over several months and used an AI chatbot to seek information on methods of killing, removing bloodstains, and disposing of bodies. Investigators also examined an iron furnace he had allegedly built and sought access to his AI chat history. The police also stated that Kenneth played the principal role in planning and executing the killings, while Shwetha assisted him. The investigation also examined financial and family disputes as possible motives.

Shwetha subsequently expressed willingness to confess and sought to become an approver, claiming that Kenneth carried out the attacks and seeking to distance herself from direct participation. Her request for approver status is now to be seen in light of the chargesheet. The court said it would consider her request during the proceedings. She also expressed willingness to make a judicial confession, with the reported procedure requiring such a statement to be recorded before a magistrate.

The police have indicated that further investigation will continue, and a supplementary chargesheet will be filed. The case remains under active investigation, with the court set to consider Shwetha’s request for approver status. The motive behind the killings, while under investigation, has not been conclusively established. The police have not disclosed whether Kenneth’s AI chat history was used as evidence in the chargesheet.

The case has raised questions about the role of technology in criminal planning and the legal implications of using AI for such purposes. The police have not provided details on how the AI chatbot was used or whether it was linked to the murders. The investigation into the case continues, with the court set to review the chargesheet and consider Shwetha’s request for approver status. The outcome of the case could have significant implications for future legal proceedings involving technology and criminal intent.