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The Cryptic Curry

The Cryptic Curry

By: Mal & Raj
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Are you on the internet, always trying to discover a cryptic incident? Don't worry, we are here to help. Together, we can discover the most bizarre and cryptic events that have happened around the world. From mysterious deaths to mysterious places in the world. We will delve into it with our unique perspectives.

So, let's take a ride around the world--starting with India. Are you ready for this journey?

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Episodes
  • The Good Daughter-in-law
    Apr 10 2026

    The facade of a good daughter-in-law, how long does it last?

    Sources:

    1. Netflix show https://www.netflix.com/title/81564452
    2. The Indian Express (Oct 16, 2019). Koodathayi deaths: How a 17-year-long charade of a loving wife, mother, and 'pious' woman ended. https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/jolly-joseph-koodathayi-deaths-kerala-serial-killer-6070753/
    3. The News Minute (Oct 14, 2019). Deconstructing Jolly: How the Koodathayi woman meticulously built her web of lies. https://www.thenewsminute.com/kerala/deconstructing-jolly-how-koodathayi-woman-meticulously-built-her-web-lies-109981
    4. The Hindu (Oct 7, 2019). Koodathayi serial killings: A timeline of events. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/koodathayi-serial-killings-a-timeline-of-events/article29612028.ece
    5. India Today (Oct 12, 2019). Kerala serial killer Jolly Joseph: A story of sex, lies and cyanide. https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20191021-kerala-serial-killer-jolly-joseph-a-story-of-sex-lies-and-cyanide-1608249-2019-10-12
    6. NDTV (Oct 8, 2019). How Kerala Woman's Brother-In-Law In US Cracked Serial Killings Case. https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/jolly-joseph-kerala-murders-how-kerala-woman-jolly-josephs-brother-in-law-rojo-thomas-in-us-cracked-serial-killings-case-2113336
    7. Firstpost (Oct 11, 2019). Kerala's Koodathayi serial killings: How SP KG Simon's logical deduction, scientific probe led to Jolly Joseph's arrest. https://www.firstpost.com/india/keralas-koodathayi-serial-killings-how-sp-kg-simons-logical-deduction-scientific-probe-led-to-jolly-josephs-arrest-7476831.html
    8. Onmanorama (Oct 11, 2019). Koodathayi killings: Jolly's NIT 'job' was the first big lie that started it all. https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2019/10/11/koodathayi-serial-killing-jolly-nit-professor-lie.html
    9. Hindustan Times (Oct 21, 2019). Kerala serial killings: How Jolly Joseph’s 14-year-long lies led to 6 deaths. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/kerala-serial-killings-how-jolly-joseph-s-14-year-long-lies-led-to-6-deaths/story-U7s1kE1D1hZ9X6P43LSS9N.html
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    34 mins
  • Paradise Turned into Hell
    Apr 6 2026

    A brutal crime and a mother's relentless 11-year fight for justice. This is the story of Scarlett Keeling.

    Website: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-cryptic-curry/

    Sources:

    The Guardian (April 14, 2008). Scarlett's body 'had organs removed in India'. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/apr/14/india.ukcrime

    The Guardian (January 21, 2009). 'I can't let them get away with it'. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2009/jan/21/interview-fiona-mckeown-scarlett

    The Guardian (April 11, 2008). Goa police officer who said girl's death was accidental loses job. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/apr/12/internationalcrime.india

    The Guardian (April 5, 2010). Police accused of contradictory evidence on Scarlett Keeling death. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/apr/05/keeling-death-police-contradictory-evidence

    Al Jazeera (July 19, 2019). Indian bartender jailed for 10 years over British teen's murder. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/7/19/indian-bartender-jailed-for-10-years-over-british-teens-murder

    Sky News (July 19, 2019). Scarlett Keeling: Man who raped and killed British teen in Goa jailed for 10 years. https://news.sky.com/story/scarlett-keeling-man-who-raped-and-killed-british-teen-in-goa-jailed-for-10-years-11766341

    Sky News (July 17, 2019). Scarlett Keeling: Man convicted of 15-year-old's 2008 rape and murder in Goa. https://news.sky.com/story/scarlett-keeling-man-convicted-of-15-year-olds-2008-rape-and-murder-in-goa-11765007

    NDTV (July 19, 2019). Scarlett Keeling Case: High Court Awards 10-Year Jail To Samson D'Souza. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/2008-scarlett-keeling-death-case-goa-high-court-awards-10-year-jail-term-to-samson-dsouza-2072174

    NDTV (February 19, 2014). Scarlett Keeling case: 6 years later, a mother's fight for justice continues. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/scarlett-keeling-case-6-years-later-a-mothers-fight-for-justice-continues-551249

    The Hindu (July 17, 2019). Bombay HC convicts man for U.K. teen's death.https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bombay-hc-convicts-man-for-uk-teens-death/article28525296.ece

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    32 mins
  • Who Are We?
    Apr 1 2026

    The Cryptic Curry promo.

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    1 min
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