Crime Junkie
Crime Junkie
"It's almost impossible to imagine a scenario in which Bupinder's hands are clean in this case. And that's what makes it so frustrating." — Ashley Flowers
"Leaving an abuser is one of the most dangerous times for a domestic violence victim or survivor." — Ashley Flowers
"The circumstances aren't adding up. And so the manner of death remains undetermined." — Ashley Flowers
This episode chronicles the disturbing case of Nadia Malak, a young woman whose life was tragically cut short under suspicious circumstances. The narrative begins with her disappearance following an escalating pattern of abuse within her relationship with Bupinder Singh. Efforts to locate Nadia were hampered by Bupinder's deceptive communications and shifting narratives, as well as Nadia's initial reluctance to involve authorities. The investigation faced significant challenges due to the lack of concrete evidence and the inability of medical examiners to definitively determine the cause and manner of Nadia's death, despite her family's strong suspicions of foul play.
The episode delves into Nadia's history, revealing a pattern of controlling behavior from Bupinder that began early in their relationship, including the concealment of pregnancies and the suspicious death of their infant daughter, Alina. The circumstances surrounding Alina's death, also ruled undetermined, add another layer of tragedy and suspicion to the family's ordeal. Nadia's own death, found in a car days after her disappearance, presented a perplexing scenario where even the discovery of the vehicle by multiple parties failed to immediately reveal her presence.
Despite extensive forensic testing and investigation, Nadia's case remains open but inactive due to the lack of a definitive ruling on her death. Bupinder Singh was arrested and faced charges for probation violations, but has not been definitively linked to Nadia's death due to the absence of prosecutable evidence. The episode highlights the profound frustration and enduring pain experienced by Nadia's family as they continue to seek justice and closure for both Nadia and Alina.