Kerala woman, who killed family members, liked "news of death"

The story from a small village named Koodathai of Kozhikode has shocked not only the southern state but the entire nation.

Jolly used cyanide to poison the food of her family members, killing them one by one between 2002 and 2016.

Had her brother-in-law, who lives in the US, not raised suspicion at the deaths, the crime would have gone unnoticed.

Cops, who are investigating Jolly, were naturally surprised. On Sunday, they revealed she liked "death" and also read up such news items.

However, she told the police the only death she wished for now is hers.

Her six-day police custody will end on Wednesday, and Superintendent of Police KG Simon, who is heading the investigation, said an extension will be sought, if needed.

Simon also said the probe is going on in the right direction. He revealed she met her lawyer before her arrest, who apparently gave her a pep talk and she withheld information in the initial days.

"Lawyers while taking care of their client's needs should also care for their social responsibility," Simon said.

Despite her confessions, police only have circumstantial evidence in the case.

Further, another senior cop said that since the first murder happened 17 years ago, and the last one, three years ago, collecting evidence is crucial.

Every detail about the case has shocked locals. And last week, when Jolly was being taken by police to six places to "collect" evidence, people waited at these spots to catch a glimpse of the "serial killer".