The Sheena Bora Murder Case (2012, Arrest in 2015)
Moon Jyoti Nath
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1. Case Title
• The Sheena Bora Murder Case (2012, Arrest in 2015)
2. Case Summary
Sheena Bora, the daughter of Indrani Mukerjee, was reported missing in 2012. It was later found that Sheena had been murdered, and her body was dumped in a remote forest area in Raigad, Maharashtra. The case emerged in 2015 when Indrani’s driver, Shyamvar Rai, was arrested in another case and confessed to his participation in Sheena's murder, leading to the arrest of Indrani, her husband Peter Mukerjee, and others.
3. Background Information
• Victim Information:
Name: Sheena Bora
Age: 24 years old at the time of her murder
Occupation: Executive at a Mumbai-based company
Relationship to the Accused: Sheena was the daughter of Indrani Mukerjee, though initially Indrani Mukerjee claimed to be her sister.
Motive for Murder: It was believed that the murder was inspired by family disputes, financial problems, and Sheena's relationship with Indrani's stepson, Rahul Mukerjee.
• Suspects:
Indrani Mukerjee: The prime accused, Sheena’s biological mother.
Sanjeev Khanna: Indrani’s ex-husband, was involved in planning and executing the murder.
Shyamvar Rai: Indrani’s driver, who later confessed about everything.
Peter Mukerjee: Indrani's husband, who was accused of being involved in the illegal activity.
4. Crime Scene Description
• Location:
Sheena was killed in a vehicle and her body was reportedly transported to a remote area in the forests of Raigad district, Maharashtra. There, the body was burnt and buried
• Condition of the Victim:
Sheena was killed by strangulation in the car. Shyamvar Rai's confession in 2015 led to the discovery of her burned and decomposed remains.
5. Evidence Collected
• Physical Evidence:
Skeletal Remains: Pieces of Sheena Bora's body, such as bones, were discovered in the Raigad Forest, adding to incomplete skeletal remains.
Personal Belongings: Pieces of clothing were discovered close to the skeleton, helping in the process of identification.
• Biological Evidence:
DNA Analysis: DNA testing was conducted on the skeletal remains and matched with Indrani Mukerjee's DNA to verify that the victim was Sheena Bora.
Cause of Death: Sheena Bora was strangled to death, as determined by forensic examination of her remains.
• Digital Evidence:
Phone Records: The accused's phone calls and conversations were properly investigated which reconstructed the sequence of events that led to the murder.
Bank Statements: Bank statements were carefully checked, and they showed a possible reason for the murder.
6. Forensic Analysis
• Autopsy Results:
- Because the body was decayed, a thorough examination could not be performed. But still, examination of the bones indicated that strangulation was the reason for the person's death.
- The remains were severely decomposed, making exact forensic analysis challenging, but circumstantial evidence confirmed the confession
• Laboratory Tests:
- DNA profiling was used to identify the skeletal remains. Bone samples were matched to Indrani Mukerjee, confirming that the remains were of Sheena’s.
- Hair and tissue analysis further confirmed Sheena’s identity, supporting the case against Indrani and the other accused.
7. Conclusion
Forensic evidence, especially the DNA analysis of skeletal remains, was essential in identifying the victim as Sheena Bora. The confession of Indrani's driver, along with forensic evidence, resulted in the arrest and trial of Indrani Mukerjee, Sanjeev Khanna, and Peter Mukerjee. The case highlighted the challenges of forensic investigations when a body is discovered years after the crime. However, it also showed how modern forensic methods, such as DNA profiling, can still be crucial in solving these cases. Even after a long time, DNA analysis can help identify victims or link suspects to the crime, making it a valuable tool in solving cold cases.
Figure 1 :Sheena Bora (The victim)
Figure 2: Indrani Mukherjee (The prime suspect) along with her husband Peter Mukherjee
Figure 3: Shyamvar Rai (The driver)
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