‘I Will Kill Again’: Kerala Double Murder Convict Shows No Remorse, Shocks Court with Defiant Remarks
A Kerala court witnessed dramatic scenes after convicting a 61-year-old man in the sensational Nenmara double murder case, when the accused openly declared that he had “no regrets” for his crimes and would “kill again” if anyone stood in his way. The remarks, made moments before sentencing, stunned the courtroom and have reignited debate over repeat offenders and public safety.
The Palakkad Additional Sessions Court found Chenthamara guilty of murdering his neighbour Sudhakaran and the latter’s 75-year-old mother Lakshmi in January 2025. According to the prosecution, the killings were driven by a long-standing personal vendetta that had begun years earlier and culminated in a brutal attack outside the victims’ home.
During the hearing, the court referred to a probation officer’s assessment that the accused displayed no moral remorse and continued to pose a danger to society. Responding to the observation, Chenthamara reportedly told the judge, “Yes, I have no regrets. I am not a Gandhian. I will do it again if anyone comes in my way.” He further remarked that the court could “go ahead and hang” him, indicating he had no objection to the death penalty.
The case has a disturbing history. Chenthamara had earlier been convicted in the 2019 murder of Sajitha, Sudhakaran’s wife, whom he allegedly blamed for the breakdown of his marriage. After being released on bail, prosecutors alleged that he returned to the village to exact further revenge, ultimately killing Sudhakaran and his elderly mother. Investigators also claimed he had prepared a larger “hit list” targeting several other individuals connected to the dispute.
The prosecution relied on witness testimonies, forensic evidence and scientific material to establish the accused’s guilt. Although some witnesses turned hostile during the trial, the court concluded that the evidence proved the charges beyond reasonable doubt and convicted Chenthamara under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for murder and related offences.
Following the conviction, members of the victims’ family demanded the maximum punishment, arguing that the accused’s conduct inside the courtroom demonstrated that he remained a continuing threat. They said they had been living in fear ever since the murders and urged the court to impose the severest sentence permissible under law. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 15, when the court will decide the quantum of punishment.
