Kerala Man Confesses to Killing 5 Family Members and Lover in Brutal Hammer Attacks

The 23-year-old suspect surrendered to police after a killing spree across three locations, leaving his mother critically injured.

Afan, a 23-year-old from Kerala, confessed to murdering his grandmother, uncle, aunt, younger brother, and girlfriend, and seriously injuring his mother.
The killings occurred at three separate locations in the Venjaramoodu area near Thiruvananthapuram, with Afan allegedly using a hammer as the primary weapon.
Police described the crime scenes as among the most brutal they have encountered, with victims suffering severe head injuries from repeated blows.
Financial distress and family disputes over debt were cited as potential motives, though the investigation is ongoing, and Afan has reportedly changed his statements multiple times.
After the murders, Afan attempted suicide by consuming poison and is currently hospitalized under police surveillance, while his mother remains in critical condition.