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In a chilling case that has captivated the public, Avinash Narne, a 30-year-old software engineer, faces serious allegations of murdering his wife, Raajitha Sabbineni, just eight months after her tragic death. Prosecutors have charged him with first-degree murder, claiming he may have even sent a photo of her lifeless body to another woman he was involved with.
The events unfolded in October 2025 when Narne reported his wife unresponsive in their Bellevue apartment, leading authorities to a grim scene. Despite Narne’s claims that he had just returned from running errands, the investigation took a dark turn as evidence began to mount against him.
According to court documents, Narne allegedly strangled Sabbineni, 27, and attempted to stage the scene to suggest he had discovered her in distress. First responders arrived on October 27, 2025, after Narne called 911, but tragically, Sabbineni was pronounced dead at the scene. The King County Medical Examiner later ruled her death a homicide, attributing it to asphyxia from strangulation.
In a ππ½πΈπΈππΎππ twist, investigators revealed that Narne had been in contact with another woman in India, even after his wifeβs death. Reports indicate that Narne had previously been engaged to this woman before marrying Sabbineni in June 2025. Despite denying any extramarital affairs during initial police interviews, Narne’s phone records reportedly contradicted his claims, revealing a series of romantic exchanges with the woman.
Authorities uncovered that Narne had continued to communicate with her after his marriage, expressing his feelings and desires to be with her. On the day of Sabbineniβs death, he allegedly reached out to her multiple times, with one message reportedly stating, βThis happened in your dream.β The nature of this exchange raises unsettling questions about Narne’s state of mind during that critical time.
Moreover, investigators claimed Narne deleted a message that might have contained a photo of Sabbineniβs body, which he could not adequately explain. The woman’s response to this message reportedly included a βstaring eyesβ emoji, suggesting a disturbing reaction to the news.
Currently held on a $5 million bail, Narne has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. His next court appearance is scheduled for July 23, where more details may emerge in this harrowing case. As the investigation continues, many are left wondering what truly transpired in those final moments of Raajitha Sabbineni’s life.