M. Jaishankar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1977 Kanniyanpatti, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Died | 27 February 2018 (aged 40–41) |
| Cause of death | Suicide |
| Other names | "Psycho Shankar" |
| Convictions | Murder, rape |
| Criminal penalty | Life imprisonment |
| Details | |
| Victims | 19+ |
Span of crimes | 2008–2011 |
| Country | India |
| States | Tamil Nadu, Karnataka |
Date apprehended | September 2009 |
M. Jaishankar (1977 – 27 February 2018), nicknamed Psycho Shankar, was an Indian criminal, sexual predator, and serial killer, notorious for a series of rapes and murders during 2008–2011.[1] It is believed that he was involved in about 30 rapes, murders, and robbery cases across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.[2] At the time of his death, he had been accused of murdering at least 19 women.[3]
Having been apprehended by Indian authorities, Jaishankar was imprisoned in Bangalore, where he was diagnosed as mentally ill.[4] He killed himself following an unsuccessful prison escape attempt in February 2018.[5][6] He was the subject of a 2017 Kannada movie, "Psycho Shankara", focussing on his victims and their family members during his murder spree.
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