A brave mother, Kathleen Chada, shared the heartbreaking account of receiving a chilling phone call from her ex-husband, Sanjeev Chada, who drove off with their sons and later confessed, “They are dead in the back.” Sanjeev, seeking parole after the tragic murders of their sons Eoghan and Ruairí in 2013, left Kathleen fearing for her life, believing he might come after her next.
Recalling the horrifying incident, Kathleen expressed her disbelief that Sanjeev, whom she once cherished as her soulmate, could potentially be released from prison only 13 years after the heinous crime. On that fateful day, Sanjeev, a stay-at-home father from County Carlow, took the boys for a supposed outing but instead drove to a secluded area in County Mayo where he ended their lives before surviving a deliberate crash.
In a candid interview with Colette Fitzpatrick on Virgin Media News, Kathleen recounted the moment Sanjeev called her, informing her of the tragic event. The devastating news left her in shock and denial, clinging to hope until the grim reality was confirmed by authorities.
Despite facing the Parole Board and detailing the brutality of the murders, Kathleen expressed her ongoing struggle with the memories of a man she once loved deeply. She revealed a chilling email where Sanjeev had expressed his desire to harm his family, leaving her with a lingering fear for her safety if he were to be released.
Reflecting on their past life, Kathleen described a stark contrast from the happy family they once appeared to be, shattered by revelations of financial deceit and ultimately leading to the unimaginable tragedy. Despite the trauma, Kathleen highlighted the importance of cherishing the good memories to find strength moving forward, acknowledging the complex emotions tied to her past with Sanjeev.
In a poignant acknowledgment of her loss, Kathleen emphasized the intertwined nature of her memories with her sons and the man who once shared their lives, underscoring the ongoing struggle to reconcile the love she once felt with the devastating reality of their fate.
