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In early March of 2002, the life of Azita Jamshab, a 29-year-old Iranian immigrant, was tragically cut short in Cumberland, Maine. Her body was discovered in a gravel pit on March 7, 2002, the day after she was fatally shot. At the time of her death, Jamshab was making plans for a new beginning, intending to move and start fresh.
The investigation into her death soon focused on her life insurance agent, Santanu "Sam" Basu. Prosecutors revealed that just two months prior to her murder, Bas ...Read More
The investigation into her death soon focused on her life insurance agent, Santanu "Sam" Basu. Prosecutors revealed that just two months prior to her murder, Bas ...Read More
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Azita Jamshab
Female
Cumberland
ME
2002-03-07
29
Azita
Jamshab
Yes
11/05/2025
Forum Posts (3)
The decision by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court to uphold Santanu Basu's conviction and sentence is... ...Read More
05/03/2024
05/03/2024
I recently came across this tragic case of Azita Jamshab, and one thing I can’t seem to get out of... ...Read More
04/23/2023
04/23/2023
I’m always struck by the small but pivotal moments that define such tragic cases like Azita Jamsha... ...Read More
04/07/2023
04/07/2023
