Death Sentence for Father Who Killed Family of Four, Including Wounding His 12-Year-Old Daughter

Aurangabad bench of the Bombay high court confirmed the death sentence awarded to Sunil Gaikwad for killing his wife and two sons, and attempting to murder his 12-year-old daughter. The incident, which occurred on July 8, 2008, was described by the judges as "extremely diabolical in its conception and cruel as well as brutal in its execution." The court cited the unshakeable evidence provided by Gayatri, the 12-year-old daughter who survived the attack and testified against her father.

Key Takeaways:

• The Bombay high court confirmed the death sentence for Sunil Gaikwad, who killed his wife and two sons, and attempted to murder his 12-year-old daughter Gayatri.
• The court described the crime as "extremely diabolical in its conception and cruel as well as brutal in its execution."
• Gayatri, the 12-year-old daughter, survived the attack and testified against her father, providing unshakeable evidence.
• The court cited no evidence to support the defense's claims that Gaikwad was driven by financial problems or depression.
• The motive behind the crime would "remain locked in the vaults of the accused's mind."
• Gaikwad surrendered to the police and confessed to the crime, despite denying it during the trial.
• The high court observed that Gayatri's evidence was "unshakeable" despite being a child witness.

Statistics:

• Three family members were killed in the incident, including Gaikwad's wife and two sons.
• His 12-year-old daughter Gayatri survived the attack and testified against her father.
• The incident occurred on July 8, 2008.
• The high court confirmed the death sentence awarded to Sunil Gaikwad.
• Damages were inflicted upon Gaikwad's children with scissors.

Sources:

• Times of India, "Death sentence for father who killed family of four, including wounding his 12-year-old daughter"
• Bombay High Court, "Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court"