The Brutal Murder Of The Chohan Family | Real Stories True Crime Documentary

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Anil Chohan's mysterious disappearance and murder investigation reveal a complex web of criminal activities involving ex-convict Kenneth Regan and socialite Belinda Brewin. The Chohan family's tragic fate unfolds through a series of events leading to arrests and trials in 2005.

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  • Anil Chohan's mysterious disappearance and subsequent murder investigation were intricately linked to the criminal activities of Kenneth Regan, who had a history of drug smuggling and connections to organized crime, ultimately leading to a complex web of deceit and betrayal.
  • The diligent efforts of journalist Onkar Verma, driven by concern for his missing family, played a crucial role in unraveling the truth behind the Chohan family's disappearance, prompting a full police investigation that exposed the sinister plot orchestrated by Regan and his accomplices, ultimately resulting in their arrests and a trial in 2005.

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Recent questions

  • What happened to the Chohan family?

    The Chohan family mysteriously disappeared after Anil Chohan supposedly sold his company to Kenneth Regan, sparking a major police investigation.

  • Who was involved in the criminal activities?

    Kenneth Regan, also known as Captain Cash, involved Belinda Brewin in his criminal activities, leading to suspicion surrounding the Chohan family's disappearance.

  • Where was Chohan's body found?

    Chohan's body was found floating in the sea, with evidence suggesting he had been buried in Belinda Brewin's field before being dumped at sea, leading to a murder inquiry focusing on Regan as the prime suspect.

  • What led to Reece's arrest?

    Peter Reece confessed to Wendy Powles about his involvement in a crime, prompting Wendy to alert the police, resulting in Reece's arrest after 12 days.

  • When did the trial for the suspects begin?

    The trial for Peter Reece, Kenneth Regan, and Horncy commenced in April 2005, with the Chohan family's whereabouts still unknown, shedding light on the mysterious disappearance and criminal activities surrounding the case.

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Summary

00:00

"Family disappearance reveals criminal takeover plot"

  • Anil Chohan, a successful businessman, had two sons, Devinder and Ravinder, with his wife Nancy.
  • In February 2003, the entire Chohan family disappeared just two days after being filmed.
  • The family's disappearance sparked a major police investigation.
  • An ex-convict named Kenneth Regan, who had a criminal past, joined Anil Chohan's company, CIBA Freight.
  • Regan, known as Captain Cash, had a history of drug smuggling and criminal connections.
  • Regan met Belinda Brewin, a socialite, and involved her in his criminal activities.
  • Regan devised a plan to take over CIBA Freight by tricking Anil Chohan into selling the company.
  • Belinda was offered a high-paying job by Regan to facilitate his scheme.
  • Anil Chohan mysteriously disappeared after supposedly selling his company to Regan.
  • The truth behind Regan's success and the Chohan family's disappearance was about to be revealed, with a journalist in New Zealand, Onkar Verma, planning to visit the family.

14:30

Family Disappearance Leads to Murder Investigation

  • Onkar, concerned for his family's safety, contacted the Metropolitan police when he couldn't reach them.
  • The family home was found empty, with neighbors and colleagues believing the Chohans had gone to India.
  • Onkar flew to Britain to investigate his family's disappearance, finding the house still filled with personal items.
  • His mother's prayerbook being left behind raised suspicions of foul play.
  • Onkar convinced the police to launch a full investigation into his family's disappearance.
  • Detectives tracked the movements of Chohan and Regan's phones, leading them to Stonehenge and then Exeter.
  • Belinda Brewin was visited by Regan and Horncy, who planned to meet Chohan in Wales with stolen passports.
  • Detectives were led on a wild goose chase, with no closer to finding Chohan.
  • Chohan's body was found floating in the sea, identified by blunt trauma and suffocation as the cause of death.
  • Evidence found in Belinda's field suggested Chohan had been buried there before being dumped at sea, leading to a murder inquiry focusing on Regan as the prime suspect.

30:04

Arrests follow confession in crime case.

  • The horse blanket was ripped, prompting its removal and placement in the car.
  • Encountered Regan and Horncy in a car, leading to a conversation.
  • Regan suggested a chat, while Horncy proposed going for coffee.
  • Refused to get in the car with them, citing the need to return the blanket.
  • Contacted DI Rowell, who advised against getting in the car.
  • Two police officers were sent but Regan and Horncy had fled.
  • Peter Reece confessed to Wendy Powles about his involvement in a crime.
  • Wendy alerted the police, leading to Reece's arrest after 12 days.
  • Reece refused to answer questions, and the Chohan family's whereabouts remained unknown.
  • Reece, Regan, and Horncy were arrested, with a trial commencing in April 2005.
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