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Will Pravin Varughese's Murderer Get A New Trial?

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Andrew Adams

Updated on March 18, 2026

Despite the conviction against Bethune, investigators continue to look for evidence. KFVS 12 said detectives and prosecutors have not dropped the case and are "still pursuing justice." Who Killed My Son? interviewed members of the Varughese family and the detectives involved in the case. The production said it reached out to Bethune, but unfortunately they did not get a response.

So far, no new trial has been set against Bethune, and no new evidence has been presented. His lawyer — who's also representing the singer R. Kelly — told Chicago Tribune that while he feels sorry for the death of their son, the Varughese family should leave Bethune alone because he did nothing wrong.

Varughese's mother, on the other hand, is optimistic new charges could come for Bethune. She said she believes in the criminal justice system and is hopeful that police would find new evidence.

While Bethune does not have a new trial, the Varughese family wants people to know his story and not forget his death.