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The narrative revisits a dark chapter from 1972, when a series of brutal ritualistic killings targeted young girls and women in the rural town of Manwath (Marathwada region). The crimes stem from a wealthy local couple, Uttamrao Barhate and his wife Rukminibai, who fell under the influence of local occult practices. Desperate to cure Rukmini's infertility and uncover a rumored treasure hidden beneath an ancient tree, they turned to ritual sacrifice. The series highlights Kulkarni's methodical, science-driven approach to breaking through a village wall of silence, fear, and deep-rooted superstition. Episode Guide: Season 1 (Episodes 01–08) Episode 1: The Unsolved Mystery download manvatmurdersmarathis01 e0108 top
: It is based on the true crime book Footprints on the Sands of Crime by Ramakant S. Kulkarni. : The writing focuses heavily on the anatomy
It introduces the peaceful, rural backdrop of Manvat before the terror begins. Desperate to cure Rukmini's infertility and uncover a
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