Netflix has just unveiled the trailer for an upcoming true-crime documentary titled “Curry and Cyanide – The Jolly Joseph Case.” This gripping documentary revisits a shocking case that shook Kerala, featuring a story woven with elements of brutal murder, deception, sex, and attempted suicide. Directed by Christo Tomy, the documentary is set to be available for streaming on Netflix starting December 22. Get ready for a compelling exploration of this intriguing and chilling case that left a lasting impact on the community.
Real story behind “Curry and Cyanide The Jolly Joseph Case”
In 2019, Jollyamma Joseph faced arrest for the mysterious deaths of six family members over 14 years in Koodathayi, Kozhikode. What made this case even more shocking was that the victims were not strangers but her own relatives.
Known as Jolly, she hailed from Kattappana, Idukki district in Kerala, and moved to Koodathayi after marrying in 1997. Initially seen as the ideal woman by her friends and neighbors, everything changed when she was arrested on October 5, 2019, for the murder of her first husband, Roy Thomas. The investigation unraveled Jolly’s double life and exposed five other deaths within the family.
The series of killings commenced in 2002 with the death of Jolly’s mother-in-law, Annamma, initially believed to be from a cardiac arrest. However, Jolly confessed to poisoning Annamma with cyanide in her mutton soup to gain control over the family’s finances. Jolly, who had lied about being a school teacher, eliminated her mother-in-law, the one obstacle to her dreams.
With her husband Roy not being the sole heir, Jolly’s ambitions to be the sole owner of the family wealth faced hurdles. She targeted her father-in-law, Tom Thomas, next, using cyanide in his medication. Jolly maintained a facade as a lecturer at NIT, Calicut, and a perfect mother and wife, making it hard for people to believe her criminal nature.
Jolly then turned her attention to Roy Thomas, her husband at the time, reportedly having an illicit relationship with his friend Mathew. Jolly sourced cyanide from a local goldsmith with the help of Mathew. Roy’s death in 2011 was initially believed to be from a cardiac arrest, but suspicions arose, leading to a postmortem that revealed cyanide traces.
Her next victim was Roy’s maternal uncle, Mathew Manjadiyil, in 2014. Jolly eliminated him to protect her facade. The murders continued with the killing of Mathew, the goldsmith who supplied cyanide, in the same year.
More victims
The spree persisted, with the next victim being a two-year-old girl, Alphine, the child of the man Jolly later married. Alphine’s death was believed to be accidental, but Jolly was behind this callous murder. Jolly’s attraction to Shaju, Roy’s cousin and Alphine’s father, led her to befriend his wife, Sily, whom she killed in 2016. Jolly married Shaju the following year.
The next tragic victim in this series of murders was a two-year-old named Alphine, who happened to be the daughter of the man Jolly eventually married. Initially, her death was believed to be a result of choking during her sibling’s Holy Communion. However, as with the other cases, it turns out Jolly was the mastermind behind this heartless act.
Jolly’s interest had shifted to Shaju, who was Roy’s cousin and Alphine’s father. To get closer to him, she became friends with his wife, Sily. In 2016, during a dental appointment outing with Shaju, Jolly gave Sily a drink laced with cyanide, causing her death. Since this happened in a public place, it didn’t raise suspicions immediately. The following year, Jolly married Shaju, continuing her web of deception and tragedy.
The last turning point of the case
The plot becomes more strong in 2019 when Rojo decided to investigate his brother Roy’s death. He had suspicions about Jolly’s account of events, and his investigation uncovered some significant difference. Jolly claimed Roy hadn’t eaten anything after 3:30 pm, but the autopsy report, obtained by Rojo through RTI, revealed that Roy had indeed eaten dinner. This inquiry led to the revelation of a series of heinous crimes committed over 14 years in the Punnamattom house by a 47-year-old mother of two, Jolly.
In an unprecedented move, the bodies of all the deceased were exhumed from the burial grounds as part of the investigation. This step was crucial to gather hard evidence, considering the murders had taken place over an extended period, leaving no other means to procure proof.
The case that brought the serene town of Koodathayi into the national spotlight was the Jolly Joseph Cyanide Case. Mathew, a jewelry employee, and Prajith, the goldsmith who claimed to have supplied cyanide to Jolly for killing a rat, were also implicated in the case. Another accused, Manoj Kumar, was allegedly involved in the forged will and suspected of aiding Jolly due to her substantial contributions to his real estate dealings. Johnson, a BSNL worker, misused his authority to assist Jolly. In custody, Jolly attempted suicide on February 27, 2020, by biting her wrists.
Jolly faces accusations of embezzling money and is currently behind bars, awaiting the legal proceedings. The case has brought to light a web of deceit and crime that unfolded over the years in the seemingly peaceful town of Koodathayi.
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