Parents also under police surveillance? Phones switched off; More details on California double murder

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Ann Marie Mathew had spoken to her father, Jiji Mathew, on the phone on Thursday. Jiji says there was no sign of distress or pain in Ann’s voice and everything looked perfectly fine.

Ann Marie Mathew (40), of 22 Mattathu House, Kakkanad Lane, Kesavadasapuram, came to America four years ago. She got a job in America while working in Bengaluru. Her husband, Jacob, of Pallathra, Chingavanam, Kottayam, is a software engineer.

Ann Marie and her sister from Muscat had come to Thiruvananthapuram in the last week of June to celebrate her father's 70th birthday. They returned after staying for about two weeks. Ann's mother, Bessie G. Mathew, had died in a road accident eight years ago. Ann Marie's children are Andressa (12) and Alyssa (5).

Disbelief in Anila's locality:

“I have known Malootty (Anila) since childhood. I can't believe she would do that. Baby Doctor and Jolly aunty didn't raise their daughter like that" This is what the neighbours have to say about Anila, a native of Munnilavu, ​​Erattupetta. In the locality, Anila is known as an affable and calm person.

Anila, an engineer, went to the US four years ago for higher studies and work. Anila's brother Akhil is in Canada. On June 2, her parents, Dr Baby Joseph and Jolly Baby, went to California to visit their son and daughter. The unexpected events happened when they were about to return tomorrow. Both of their phones were switched off. It is reported that they are also under surveillance by the American police. Anila's husband is a native of Paingottoor, Thodupuzha.

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Union Minister Suresh Gopi spoke to Anjana's family. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan informed the family that all necessary steps will be taken to bring the body back to the country. Suresh Gopi clarified that the central government will take steps to bring the bodies back to the country as soon as possible. District Collector Shikha Surendran also contacted the family and sought information.