A 51-year-old Indian-origin man, Bobby Singh Shah, has been arrested in connection with the murder of Muna Pandey, a 21-year-old Nepalese student in Houston, Texas. The incident has raised concerns over Shah’s possible involvement in ‘Sugar Daddy’ websites, as suggested by recent court documents.
Muna Pandey, a nursing student at Houston Community College, was found dead in her apartment over the weekend with multiple gunshot wounds, including an execution-style shot to the back of her head.Shah was apprehended by police during a traffic stop on Wednesday after surveillance footage and tips from the public linked him to the crime scene, as per the reports by the New York Post.
The investigation revealed disturbing details about the moments leading up to Pandey’s death. Security footage reportedly shows Shah confronting Pandey outside her apartment, armed with a gun. He allegedly forced her inside after a brief exchange, locking the door behind them. Pandey’s body was discovered by apartment staff following an anonymous tip.
Pandey had been living alone and had previously expressed concerns about a stalker, prompting her to install a security camera outside her apartment. Friends described her as a vibrant and joyful individual, with one former roommate, Orusha Niraula, writing on social media: “The pain of losing her in such a violent way is unbearable.”
Court documents reveal that a woman who encountered Shah through a ‘Sugar Daddy’ website over a decade ago recognized him immediately when she saw his image on the news. This revelation has prompted investigators to delve deeper into Shah’s past, exploring potential connections to similar platforms.
The murder has shocked the local community, particularly as Pandey is the second college student to be found dead in Houston within a week. In a separate incident, Andrea Rodriguez Avila, a junior at Rice University, was found dead in what police believe to be a murder-suicide involving her boyfriend.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Pandey’s death, including the possibility that her phone, which has not been recovered, could hold crucial evidence.
Muna Pandey, a nursing student at Houston Community College, was found dead in her apartment over the weekend with multiple gunshot wounds, including an execution-style shot to the back of her head.Shah was apprehended by police during a traffic stop on Wednesday after surveillance footage and tips from the public linked him to the crime scene, as per the reports by the New York Post.
The investigation revealed disturbing details about the moments leading up to Pandey’s death. Security footage reportedly shows Shah confronting Pandey outside her apartment, armed with a gun. He allegedly forced her inside after a brief exchange, locking the door behind them. Pandey’s body was discovered by apartment staff following an anonymous tip.
Pandey had been living alone and had previously expressed concerns about a stalker, prompting her to install a security camera outside her apartment. Friends described her as a vibrant and joyful individual, with one former roommate, Orusha Niraula, writing on social media: “The pain of losing her in such a violent way is unbearable.”
Court documents reveal that a woman who encountered Shah through a ‘Sugar Daddy’ website over a decade ago recognized him immediately when she saw his image on the news. This revelation has prompted investigators to delve deeper into Shah’s past, exploring potential connections to similar platforms.
The murder has shocked the local community, particularly as Pandey is the second college student to be found dead in Houston within a week. In a separate incident, Andrea Rodriguez Avila, a junior at Rice University, was found dead in what police believe to be a murder-suicide involving her boyfriend.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Pandey’s death, including the possibility that her phone, which has not been recovered, could hold crucial evidence.
Source : Times of India
