California Woman Faces Double Murder Charges in Tragic Attacks on Friends

A California woman is charged with killing two friends in separate attacks. Motive remains unknown as families seek answers.

Editorial Desk

September 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — San Jose, United States — A 32-year-old California woman is facing two counts of first-degree murder after allegedly killing two close friends within 90 minutes in separate incidents in San Jose and Milpitas.

Anila Baby, from Milpitas, is accused of murdering Ann Mary Mathew in San Jose on August 28 and Anjana Hari in Milpitas shortly after. She appeared in a Santa Clara County court for the first time Thursday, with prosecutors seeking life in prison if convicted.

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Both victims were mothers and close friends of Baby, according to prosecutors. Authorities say the attacks were premeditated and violent, though no motive has been publicly disclosed. The community is struggling to understand how someone could harm those they called best friends.

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