How a Son's Spirit Exposed His Mother's Dark Secrets

A Child's Death… And a Mother's Secrets

In a story that has captivated true crime communities and left paranormal investigators baffled, the case of Jodi Rathor and her son, Sonnie, remains one of the most chilling and emotionally charged tales of 2023.

It began like any ordinary celebration. Laughter echoed through the Rathor household on a bright afternoon in early 2023—until the unthinkable happened. Six-year-old Sonnie was found unconscious after falling from the roof of their home in what appeared to be a tragic household accident.

But what if it wasn’t an accident?

"Mommy, Why Did You Let Me Fall?" — Ghostly Visitations Begin

In the days following her son’s death, Jodi—once a devoted mother—began experiencing vivid nightmares. She claimed that Sonnie’s spirit returned night after night, whispering chilling words that would shake any parent to their core:

“Mommy, why did you let me fall?”

These weren’t just dreams. Jodi described these encounters in horrifying detail—Sonnie’s voice, his pleading eyes, the feeling of cold air and a child’s sobbing echoing through her bedroom at 3:00 AM.

Her husband, Dian Singh, a local constable, initially dismissed these visions as the side effects of grief and trauma. But when Jodi began waking up with bruises, scratches, and fragments of chilling messages written in fog on mirrors, he started to wonder—was his wife being haunted? Or hunted by her own guilt?

The Descent: When Grief Turns into Horror

Plagued by nightmares and paranormal phenomena, Jodi’s mental state deteriorated rapidly. Dian took emergency leave from duty, determined to find answers. They consulted spiritual healers, parapsychologists, and even a local priest known for dealing with hauntings, but nothing could silence the restless ghost of Sonnie.

As the dreams intensified, so did Jodi’s behavior. She began mumbling incoherent phrases in her sleep. She refused to enter Sonnie’s room. And she whispered cryptic things like, “He knows what I did.”

The Shocking Confession: “I Pushed Him”

One stormy night, Jodi broke.

Through gasping sobs, she confessed to Dian the shocking truth: the fall wasn’t entirely accidental. During the chaos of the family party, she had retreated to the rooftop for a moment of peace. Sonnie had followed. Overwhelmed, disoriented, and gripped by a flash of rage and anxiety, she pushed him—thinking he would catch his balance.

But he didn’t.

Double Betrayal: A Hidden Affair and the Final Revelation

Still, Dian sensed there was more.

He began secretly recording Jodi’s ramblings, hoping to understand the depths of her psyche. That’s when the final, most devastating truth emerged: Jodi had been having an affair, and the child had unknowingly witnessed something he shouldn’t have.

Sonnie wasn’t just a victim of a tragic impulse. He was silenced.

Armed with this information, Dian turned to his department. Despite initial skepticism, the recorded confessions and evidence of premeditated deception were undeniable. Jodi was arrested and charged. She remains in custody, under psychiatric evaluation.

Still Haunted: A Prisoner's Ghostly Punishment

Even behind bars, Sonnie’s ghost hasn’t left her. Jodi reports seeing him standing by her bed, whispering the same sentence over and over:

“Tell them everything.”

Paranormal experts say this is a classic case of a restless spirit seeking justice. Some believe Sonnie’s ghost won’t stop until full accountability is achieved—not just for the push, but for the web of lies spun in the shadows of a happy home.

When Grief Turns to Guilt and Guilt Turns to Horror

This real-life story of maternal grief, betrayal, and a ghost’s vengeance has drawn comparisons to cases like the Lacey Spears tragedy and inspired online communities to investigate similar hauntings following unsolved crimes.

It serves as a chilling reminder: sometimes, the dead don’t rest until the full truth comes out.