The Stoneman Murders: India's Unsolved Serial Killings of Pavement Dwellers

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A series of brutal killings targeting homeless pavement dwellers in Mumbai and Kolkata gave rise to the infamous 'Stoneman' mystery. The victims, at least 13 in number, were killed at night with their skulls crushed. Despite multiple investigations, authorities have never identified or apprehended a definitive suspect. The cases bear striking similarities to one another, deepening the intrigue surrounding the crimes. Decades later, the Stoneman killings remain one of India's most haunting unsolved serial murder cases.

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