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A Study of Strange

Convergent Content, LLC

The Stoneman Murders

JAN 20, 202615 MIN
A Study of Strange

The Stoneman Murders

JAN 20, 202615 MIN

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In the early 1980s, a killer targeted the homeless in India's largest cities. Dozens of victims were found in Mumbai and Kolkata, their skulls crushed with large stones while they slept. The press called him "The Stoneman".In this episode of A Study of Strange, we trace India’s most unsettling unsolved crime spree and discuss the possibility that this was one serial killer or several. And, why did the killings stop? The case is still cold, and the story lingers in the shadows between urban legend and horrific true crime.Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrangeWebsite: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to [email protected]©2025 Convergent Content, LLC Dive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-study-of-strange/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy