Motta Navas

 

There are many stories in criminal history that shock us, causing us to wonder about the extent of human cruelty. Motta Navas, an Indian serial criminal whose reign of terror sent shockwaves across the country, is one such scary figure.

Motta Navas was born in Kollam, Kerala, in 1966. His birth name was Navas. His youth was wrecked by problems because he was raised in poverty. All of this contributed to his horrific actions, exposing a dark and troubled mentality.

Motta Navas, arrested at 46

There isn't much information available regarding his childhood. But according to his criminal reports, Navas had previously been convicted of murder twice before embarking on his serial killing spree. In 1996, he was arrested on murder charges in Kollam and sentenced to four years in jail. In 2007, he was caught again on murder charges and convicted. However, he was released in both cases due to a lack of evidence and witnesses.

In 2012, Motta Navas went on a violent killing spree. In June 2012, a series of violent killings shocked the city of Kollam and its surrounding areas. Many people were crushed to death while sleeping. He targeted vulnerable people who lived on the pavement and streets. All of the murders occurred at night and were carried out with the use of stones or hard, blunt items. According to sources, Navas was a drug-addicted psychopath who went to bed at 8 p.m. and woke up at midnight to look for victims around the city. Navas showed cruelty, leaving a trail of horror wherever he went.

His first murder occurred on June 6, when a 65-year-old victim was hit on the head with a large stone while sleeping under the SP Office flyover. Following that, more victims were found dead at night with their heads smashed with a large stone. Soon after the second murder, the police suspected Navas and arrested him; however, Navas pretended to be mentally challenged, so the police shifted him to a mental institute in Thiruvananthapuram. During his stay, however, psychologists found that he was mentally fit and discharged him. They were trained professionals, yet they interpreted a psychopathic individual as mentally fit, which had tragic consequences.

He returned to Kollam and is accused of committing the other murders. Three of his seven victims were found dead under the S.P. Office flyover, which was under construction at the time. The night patrol police had spotted Navas hiding in the city on those days, but when he saw the police, he pretended to be mentally sick and was ignored. Between June and August of 2012, Navas killed around seven people. Navas attempted two other murders, but the victims escaped with major injuries.

Police investigating murders in Kollam

He was known for his sadistic traits, and he seemed to take pleasure in his victims' suffering, leaving them in a condition of terror and despair. The police and investigating agencies were always on the lookout for him, and he was eventually arrested on November 2, 2012, in the city's Nehru Park area. Following the murders, there is no mention of any sexual assault or robbery. Thus, the lack of any clear motive for killing all of those people seems to indicate that his victims were only objects on which to vent a homicidal outrage. Navas is currently being held in prison awaiting his trial.

The story of Motta Navas is a harsh reminder of the depths to which some people can go. His narrative also highlights the importance of treating the basic causes of criminal behavior. Motta Navas's murder spree shocked the entire city of Kollam. His psychopathic characteristics and drug addiction led to his cruel and cold murders of innocent people. Although he has been arrested and is awaiting his trial, the victims' families and the people of Kollam will never forget the terror and crimes he committed.