27 episodes
Strangeland audiochuck
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- True Crime
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5.0 • 4 Ratings
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STRANGELAND from audiochuck is an investigative series that examines cases in immigrant neighborhoods.
Season 2: Murder is Maple Shade is hosted by investigative journalist Ben Adair and award-winning journalist with more than 30 years experience across three continents, Tinku Ray.
Maple Shade, New Jersey is a quaint suburb where the motto is, “Nice Town, Friendly People.” But on the evening of March 23, 2017, an Indian tech worker, Sasikala Narra, and her six-year-old son, Anish, were found brutally murdered in their apartment. Police questioned the husband and father, Hanumantha, but his alibi checked out. Six years later, the case is still unsolved, and authorities won’t discuss it. So, we’re investigating for ourselves and discovering new leads, potential motives, and questionable behavior by local authorities. Will there ever be justice for Sasikala and Anish?
Strangeland is produced by Western Sound.
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Season 2: Murder in Maple Shade
Maple Shade, New Jersey is a quaint suburb; its slogan is “Nice Town, Friendly People.” But on the evening of March 23, 2017, an Indian tech worker, Sasikala Narra, and her six-year-old son, Anish, were found brutally murdered in their apartment.
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Ep 1 of 14: Nice Town, Friendly People
Hanumantha Narra arrives home from work to find the lifeless bodies of his wife and son.
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Ep 2 of 14: The Divide
Maple Shade is a modern-day Mayberry, but in the Fox Meadow apartments, it’s a different story.
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Ep 3 of 14: The Husband
Following the murders, Sasi’s husband Hanu was taken in for questioning. But investigators soon let him go, saying his alibi holds up.
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Ep 4 of 14: The Inner Circle
The Narra murders divide the sizable Indian community in South Jersey. Hanu’s closest confidants at the powerful Telugu Association of North America (TANA) keep strangely silent while other Indian cultural groups readily assist investigators in drumming up new leads. Is TANA trying to protect someone?
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Ep 5 of 14: The Drop Off
Murdered son Anish Narra was beloved by those who knew him.
Customer Reviews
Excellent reportage, compelling podcasting
I listened to both seasons and I really appreciated the team showing us the behind-the-scenes struggles and realities of investigating a case. These two stories are so tragic and need attention to get justice for everyone involved. I also found it very interesting that reporters/journalists belonging to the same community as the victims were hired, to lend more cultural relevance. Highly recommend this podcast.