Kidnapped PIO family found dead in California

October 06, 2022 10:31

Baby Aroohi Dheri with her parents. Pic: Merced County Sheriff's Office/FB

Kidnapped Indian-origin baby, parents and uncle found dead in orchard, says California cop.

36-year-old Jasdeep Singh, 27-year-old Jasleen Kaur, their eight-month-old child Aroohi Dheri along with 39-year-old Amandeep Singh had abducted, Merced County Sheriff's Office in a statement on Monday.

The site of the alleged abduction is a roadway lined with retailers and restaurants.

NBC News reported that officials have not named a suspect or a possible motive.

Authorities earlier said the four were taken by a convicted robber who tried to kill himself a day after the kidnappings. The kidnapper made no ransom demands but the sheriff has said he believes it was a financially motivated crime.

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