Indian authorities have launched a murder investigation following the shocking discovery of a British mother and a Bollywood actor found dead at a luxury villa in Goa.
The bodies of Ellie Gordon, a 49-year-old UK national, and Joe Matthew, a 48-year-old Indian actor, were discovered on Tuesday at a high-end residential complex in Porvorim, North Goa district.
Mysterious Circumstances Surround Deaths
According to police reports, the grim discovery was made after concerned neighbours alerted authorities about a strong odour emanating from the property. Officers forced entry to find both individuals deceased under what investigators are describing as "suspicious circumstances".
Superintendent of Police Akshat Kaushal confirmed that forensic teams have been examining the scene for evidence. "We are treating this as a murder investigation based on initial findings," he stated.
Victims' Backgrounds Emerge
Ellie Gordon, originally from the UK, was known to have been residing in India for several years. Friends describe her as a devoted mother who had built a life in the coastal state.
Joe Matthew had appeared in numerous Bollywood productions and regional films over his career, though he had been less active in recent years. The nature of the relationship between the two victims remains unclear to investigators.
International Implications
The case has drawn attention from both Indian and British authorities. A Foreign Office spokesperson confirmed: "We are supporting the family of a British woman who has died in India and are in contact with the local authorities."
Post-mortem examinations are underway to determine the exact cause of death, with results expected to provide crucial evidence for the ongoing investigation.
This developing story has sent shockwaves through both the expatriate community in Goa and the Indian film industry, with many awaiting further details about this tragic incident.
