On the evening of March 15, 1985, Rajesh Malhotra, a 54-year-old businessman and shipping magnate, was found dead in his luxury penthouse apartment at Malabar Hill, Mumbai. The apartment overlooked the Arabian Sea and was worth an estimated ₹2.5 crores at the time.
Name: Rajesh Kumar Malhotra
Age: 54 years
Occupation: CEO of Malhotra Shipping Corporation
Net Worth: Estimated ₹50 crores
Residence: Penthouse 2401, Ocean Towers, Malabar Hill, Mumbai
The body was discovered by the victim's housekeeper, Mrs. Lakshmi Iyer, at approximately 8:30 AM on March 16. The victim had been dead for approximately 10-12 hours. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma to the head.
The study showed signs of a struggle. A valuable antique Rajasthani dagger was missing from the victim's collection. The safe was open, but nothing appeared to be taken. There were no signs of forced entry to the apartment.
Review all evidence, interview transcripts, and suspect profiles. Determine who killed Rajesh Malhotra and submit your conclusion below.
Overview of victim's study
Victim's body position
Open safe and missing items
Evidence of struggle
Contract between Malhotra and Victor Hayes dated January 1985
Recent financial transactions from HDFC Bank
Anonymous letter received two weeks before death
Complete autopsy and crime scene analysis
Housekeeper
Building Security Guard
Neighbor (Unit 2402)
Business Partner
Age: 48
Relationship: Co-owner of shipping venture
Motive: Financial dispute
Executive Assistant
Age: 32
Relationship: Personal secretary for 5 years
Motive: Romantic rejection
Estranged Son
Age: 28
Relationship: Only son, disinherited 2 years ago
Motive: Inheritance
Drag and drop evidence items here to organize your investigation
Based on your investigation, who do you believe is responsible for the murder of Rajesh Malhotra?