In a crime that has shocked the residents of Sector 62, Noida, a 17-year-old boy allegedly murdered his 38-year-old mother in what police are calling a “psychological tipping point” triggered by prolonged bullying and emotional trauma.
The incident took place late Friday night in the modest second-floor apartment of Green Maple Residency, where the mother and son had been living alone for the past four years.
The Crime
According to police sources, the teen—whose identity is being withheld due to his age—used a kitchen knife to fatally stab his mother, Neha Verma, multiple times in the chest and neck. Neighbors reported hearing muffled screams around 2:30 AM, followed by silence. The boy later walked into the Sector 58 police station around dawn, barefoot, covered in blood, and confessed:
“I killed her. She destroyed my life. She ruined everything.”
An autopsy later confirmed the cause of death as massive blood loss from deep penetrating wounds.
The Double Life
Investigators uncovered a disturbing dual identity maintained by Neha Verma, a single mother who was believed to be working as a freelance graphic designer. However, deeper digital forensics revealed a hidden persona under the alias “RiyaLust89”—a premium-content creator on adult platforms such as FansZone and SecretPix.
Sources close to the investigation revealed that she had over 10,000 followers and regularly posted explicit content, often live-streamed, catering to international audiences.
“Her earnings were substantial,” said an officer. “We’re talking anywhere between ₹3–4 lakhs per month.”
The son, who attended a reputed international school in Noida, reportedly stumbled upon her content six months ago when classmates began circulating her explicit images. His school life quickly descended into a nightmare of shame, ridicule, and relentless bullying.
“He stopped talking in class, withdrew from all extracurriculars, and avoided social interaction,” said one of his teachers. “We thought it was exam stress. No one saw this coming.”
The Breaking Point
According to the boy’s initial statement to the police, he had begged his mother to stop multiple times.
“She laughed it off and said this was her job, her body, her life. She said if I can’t handle it, I should grow up.”
On the night of the incident, the mother had reportedly hosted a private session online. Afterward, an argument broke out between them that escalated into violence. The boy snapped.
Investigators found broken glass, a flipped table, and blood trails across the kitchen floor. The murder weapon, a chef’s knife from a stainless steel set, was found wiped and placed back in its drawer—a detail police say shows a disturbing level of composure post-homicide.
Police Action
Noida Police Chief Vikrant Bhatia confirmed that the teenager has been taken into custody and a full psychological evaluation is underway.
“This is not just a murder. It’s a case study in digital age trauma,” he said at a press briefing. “When the boundaries between personal expression and public exposure blur, the fallout can be catastrophic—especially for families.”
The police have also contacted the cyber cell to probe into the adult content platforms and whether any laws were violated under the IT Act.
The apartment complex has since become a media circus, with residents expressing disbelief.
“Neha was polite, quiet. Nobody had any idea,” said Meenakshi Arora, a neighbor. “Her son looked like any normal teen. Who knew what was happening behind those closed doors?”
The Bigger Picture
Experts believe this case could trigger national conversation around parental boundaries, cyber ethics, and the deep scars school bullying can leave behind. Child psychologist Dr. Ritu Anand called it “a chilling wake-up call.”
“This is a perfect storm of humiliation, identity crisis, and the loss of trust in a parent figure. The emotional impact is profound.”
As the nation reels from the brutal tale of betrayal and blood, one question lingers in the hearts of many:
What happens when the person you look up to becomes the reason you’re being torn apart?