Mother slept with daughter's dead body

On an ordinary afternoon in Mumbai, July 19th, 2007, something unthinkable happened that would haunt a family—and a nation—for years. This is not just a murder mystery. It’s a story of a daughter who vanished in plain sight, a family torn apart by secrets, and a case that remains unsolved to this very day.

🔒 The Locked Door and the First Clue

It was around 4:30 p.m. when Kalpana, a schoolteacher, returned home, weary from the day but eager to see her daughter, Snehal. But what greeted her instead was a locked door—from the outside. Unusual, considering 21-year-old Snehal, who had recently injured her leg during a trek, was supposed to be resting at home.

Then she saw it. A single slipper—Snehal’s—outside the door

Something was wrong. Very wrong.

📵 The Blank Message That Screamed Terror

Kalpana rushed inside the house, but Snehal was nowhere to be found. Her calls didn’t go through. Her phone was off. At 3:28 p.m., Kalpana had received a text from Snehal. But when she opened it—her blood ran cold. The message was completely blank.

🚨 A Night of Endless Fear

By 10 p.m., her husband, Hinder, had filed a missing person report. Friends and family gathered at their home, offering support, but no one could sleep. Kalpana lay in bed that night, wide-eyed, her heart filled with dread.

And then came the morning.

🛏 The Body Beneath the Bed

As dawn broke at 5:30 a.m., Kalpana reached down to store the bedsheet in her storage bed—and screamed. A hand. Cold and lifeless.

Inside the drawer, they found Snehal—gagged, bound, and murdered.

She had been there all night. Just under the bed they were sleeping on.

📱 Missing Phone, Missing Chain—A Staged Robbery?

Snehal’s gold chain and phone were missing. The police launched an investigation and discovered she had died of asphyxiation, likely strangled with minimal struggle—suggesting she trusted her killer.

And then came a curious detail: a glass of water on the table. Had she welcomed someone in?

❤️ A Love Story with Dark Undertones

The first suspect was Snehal’s boyfriend, Hiren. They had been together since college. Recently, they had argued about a friend Snehal met against his wishes.

Hiren claimed he was at work during the incident. But the attendance page for July 19th was missing, and his phone had been turned off all day.

Too many coincidences.

😡 Secrets Behind Closed Doors

Digging deeper, police unearthed a fractured family. Hinder, Snehal’s father, suspected Kalpana of having an affair with a relative named Anil. The home was filled with fights, and Snehal often took her mother’s side—angering her father.

Even Snehal’s elder sister had previously filed a domestic violence complaint against him.

Now, four suspects emerged: Hiren, Hinder, Kalpana, and Anil.

🕵️ Three Theories. No Closure.

Theory 1: Hiren lost control during a confrontation, staged a robbery, and fled.

Theory 2: Hinder, blinded by rage over family loyalty, killed his daughter.

Theory 3: Kalpana and Anil, trying to hide an affair, eliminated Snehal after she found out.

All theories. No proof.

🧠 The Brain Fingerprint Test—A Breakthrough or a Dead End?

In 2008, the police turned to brain fingerprinting—a lie detection method that maps brainwave reactions.

Kalpana and Anil passed with clean slates.

Hiren’s results? Inconclusive for Hinder. But Hiren’s brain signaled deception, despite his repeated denials.

Still, these tests weren’t admissible in court.

🛑 The Trail Goes Cold

Months passed. The missing phone was eventually found—sold to a stationary shop by an unknown man. A sketch was made but led nowhere.

With no physical evidence, the case stalled for years.

In 2010, Hiren returned to India for his father’s funeral. The police jumped at the chance, arrested him, and planned a narco test. He agreed—only to back out later, halting the investigation once more.

⚖️ No Justice. No Peace.

It’s been 18 years. No arrests. No justice. Snehal Gware’s murder remains one of Mumbai’s most haunting unsolved cases.

Theories abound. Suspicions linger. But the truth?

Still hiding in the shadows.

💬 What Do You Think Happened to Snehal?

Could it have been her lover, her father, or someone the police never even suspected?

If you’ve read this far, I invite you to leave your thoughts in the comments. What do you believe happened that day in July 2007?

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