Monster dad, 52, ADMITS murder of NHS nurse wife, 35, and their two kids, 6 and 4, who were found suffocated at home | The Sun
A MONSTER dad has admitted murdering his NHS nurse wife and their two young children who were found seriously injured at home.
Anju Asok, 35, Jeeva Saju, six, and Janvi Saju, four, were discovered at the property in Kettering, Northamptonshire, in December.
Sadly they couldn't be saved and died a short time later.
A post mortem later gave a cause of death as asphyxiation.
The children's dad Saju Chelavalel, 52, today pleaded guilty to three counts of murder at Northampton Crown Court.
Assisted by an interpreter in the dock, he answered "guilty" to two of the counts he faced.
In relation to the charge of murdering Jeeva, he replied: "I don't know what happened to the children, but I plead guilty."
The case was not opened and was adjourned for sentencing until July 3.
Emergency crews were scrambled to the home in Kettering on December 15.
Mum Anju was declared dead at the scene while little Jeeva and Janvi died shortly after being taken to hospital.
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Tributes flooded in for the tragic family following the horror.
Deborah Needham – chief executive at Kettering General Hospital where Anju worked as a nurse – said: "Yesterday we received the extremely upsetting news that one of our colleagues had died in circumstances being investigated by Northamptonshire Police.
"Anju Asok was an internationally trained nurse who joined our KGH family in 2021 and predominantly worked on Barnwell B – one of our Orthopaedic wards.
"She was a committed and compassionate staff nurse, who was loved and respected by her dear friends and colleagues.
"All our thoughts are with her friends and family as they come to terms with this sudden loss."
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Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Simon Barnes said: "This was an absolutely tragic case and there are no words to articulate the devastation Saju Chelavalel caused when he chose to end the lives of Anju, Jeeva and Janvi.
"I am pleased that he has pleaded guilty and spared Anju's family and friends the pain of a trial.
"He will have to live with what he has done forever and I hope one day he truly comprehends the pain his actions have caused.
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“Anju Asok will be remembered as so much more than this man’s victim. She was a dedicated nurse, loving mother, and loyal friend. My thoughts remain with her loved-ones and will continue to do so long into the future."
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