A chilling crime has unfolded in Kottayam, Kerala, where Sam K George, 59, is alleged to have murdered his estranged second wife, Jessie, 49, before fleeing across state lines to celebrate Dussehra in Mysuru with an Iranian woman, as per media reports. Jessie went missing on 26 September, and her body was later recovered from a gorge in Idukki.
Police allege the murder was premeditated, driven by fear of losing property and exposure of George’s extramarital affairs. He was arrested in Bengaluru, and an ongoing investigation is examining digital and forensic evidence.
A Marriage Marred by Violence and Control
Jessie’s life with Sam K George was reportedly one of prolonged suffering. Married in 1994 after his first wife left, the couple had three children, all now living abroad.
For 15 years, they lived under the same roof but on separate floors in Kanakkary, a fragile arrangement sanctioned by a 2018 court order that also mandated George to pay Rs 3.10 lakh in maintenance under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act.
The abuse reportedly began years earlier, while in Saudi Arabia in 2008, George allegedly attacked Jessie after she questioned his relationship with a foreign woman, leaving her on a ventilator for two months. Despite this history, she remained in the home, now facing renewed threats as legal battles over property intensified.
The Final Act and a Calculated Escape
On 26 September, Jessie was last seen alive. When her friends grew concerned and tried contacting her, she was unreachable. Police allege George strangled her, then transported her body in his car to a remote gorge in Cheppukulam, Idukki. Shockingly, he had reportedly visited the site 10 days earlier, photographing the area, a chilling sign of premeditation.
After dumping the body, he returned, cleaned the car, and retrieved a machete from inside, which was later recovered by investigators. By morning, he was in Kochi, boarding a bus to Bengaluru with his Iranian acquaintance, whom he met during a trip to Tehran. Their plan: to attend the grand Dussehra celebrations in Mysuru.
Motive, Evidence, and a System Under Scrutiny
The investigation points to two key motives: Jessie’s refusal to vacate the family home and her persistent questioning of George’s relationships with other women. A court-ordered mediation was scheduled for 30 October, potentially sealing the property dispute. Police believe George feared an unfavourable verdict.
Digital evidence, including location data and photos, has strengthened the case. The Iranian woman, reportedly unaware of the crime, was questioned and released. As the legal process unfolds, the tragedy raises urgent questions about how domestic violence warnings are handled and whether earlier intervention could have saved Jessie’s life.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
Jessie’s story is not just one of personal tragedy, but of systemic failure. The Logical Indian stands for the safety, dignity, and justice of every woman, especially those trapped in cycles of abuse. Her life was cut short not in a moment of rage, but through a calculated act enabled by silence and inaction.
