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16-year-old sentenced for strangling and throwing newborn from balcony16-year-old sentenced for strangling and throwing newborn from balcony
16-year-old sentenced for strangling and throwing newborn from balconyA 16-year-old student from Berezniki has been sentenced to one year of restricted freedom for murdering her newborn daughter by strangulation and throwing the infant from a fifth-floor balcony.
Foster Children Describe Abuse in Multi-Child FamilyFoster Children Describe Abuse in Multi-Child Family
Foster Children Describe Abuse in Multi-Child FamilyA foster mother in Saratov Region is accused of killing a disabled child and torturing others, with her adopted children providing divided accounts of their upbringing.
Granddaughter poisoned Samara ex-mayor and wife for over weekGranddaughter poisoned Samara ex-mayor and wife for over week
Granddaughter poisoned Samara ex-mayor and wife for over weekA source familiar with the family claimed that the accused granddaughter secretly added unknown substances to her grandparents' food over several days, watching them suffer and die.
Omsk man's prison fears over drug convictionOmsk man's prison fears over drug conviction
Omsk man's prison fears over drug convictionA 32-year-old from Omsk was convicted in 2022 for drug sales and sentenced to 16 years in prison. He now shares his story from behind bars, fearing the loss of his family.
Investigator Details Starozhilovo Cannibal's CaptureInvestigator Details Starozhilovo Cannibal's Capture
Investigator Details Starozhilovo Cannibal's CaptureDmitry Plotkin, a legendary investigator, detailed how he solved the 1993 serial killer and cannibal case in Starozhilovo, where four young people vanished without a trace.
Tula schoolboy dies in 1990s pre-trial detention due to investigation errorTula schoolboy dies in 1990s pre-trial detention due to investigation error
Tula schoolboy dies in 1990s pre-trial detention due to investigation errorA Tula schoolboy died in a pre-trial detention center in the 1990s after being wrongfully accused of rape, which led to his death from abuse by fellow inmates.
Yelan mother demonstrates killing infant daughter in videoYelan mother demonstrates killing infant daughter in video
Yelan mother demonstrates killing infant daughter in videoInvestigators released video of a young mother from Yelan reenacting how she killed her two-month-old daughter during a crying fit.
Scammers stole family savings in Voronezh Oblast by threatening searchScammers stole family savings in Voronezh Oblast by threatening search
Scammers stole family savings in Voronezh Oblast by threatening searchScammers first intimidated a 16-year-old girl and then her mother, ultimately stealing 1.7 million rubles ($17,000 at current rates).
Omsk Teen Murders Newborn in Hotel RoomOmsk Teen Murders Newborn in Hotel Room
Omsk Teen Murders Newborn in Hotel RoomA 16-year-old girl from Omsk strangled her newborn son in a hotel room on July 18, claiming she was unaware of her pregnancy, and discarded the body in a trash bin before leaving the scene.
Bride Accuses Groom's Relatives of Kidnapping to Halt WeddingBride Accuses Groom's Relatives of Kidnapping to Halt Wedding
Bride Accuses Groom's Relatives of Kidnapping to Halt WeddingLydia, a bride from Yekaterinburg, claims her fiancé Daniel was abducted and beaten by his relatives to prevent their wedding scheduled for November 14.
Father describes attack on 15-year-old girl in Novosibirsk villageFather describes attack on 15-year-old girl in Novosibirsk village
Father describes attack on 15-year-old girl in Novosibirsk villageA 15-year-old girl was beaten unconscious for an hour and a half after being lured to an apartment in Toguchin village, Novosibirsk region, following a conflict in an online chat.
Animal rights activists suggest burning dog critics after child's deathAnimal rights activists suggest burning dog critics after child's death
Animal rights activists suggest burning dog critics after child's deathAnimal rights activists in Krasnoyarsk Krai suggested setting fire to settlements of those who mourn a boy killed by dogs, prompting a criminal case by Russia's Investigative Committee.
Krasnoyarsk mother sent for compulsory treatment after stabbing sonKrasnoyarsk mother sent for compulsory treatment after stabbing son
Krasnoyarsk mother sent for compulsory treatment after stabbing sonA Krasnoyarsk mother who stabbed her three-year-old son and herself has been ordered to undergo forced psychiatric care, with the court hearing her express remorse and readiness for treatment.
Uspenskaya describes witnessing crime boss murder in SurgutUspenskaya describes witnessing crime boss murder in Surgut
Uspenskaya describes witnessing crime boss murder in SurgutPopular singer Lyubov Uspenskaya recalled a terrifying incident from the 1990s when she witnessed the murder of a crime boss in Surgut while attending a corporate event.
Tyumen Woman Reports Police Ignored Emergency CallTyumen Woman Reports Police Ignored Emergency Call
Tyumen Woman Reports Police Ignored Emergency CallA woman in Tyumen has complained that police did not respond when she called for help, as she is forced to live with an aggressive relative who drinks and threatens her.
Husband brutally murders wife over dinner disputeHusband brutally murders wife over dinner dispute
Husband brutally murders wife over dinner disputeA man in a Ural city murdered his wife during a domestic argument over dinner, hid the crime for days, and then surrendered to police.
Kemerovo Investigator Exposes 5 Phone Fraud MythsKemerovo Investigator Exposes 5 Phone Fraud Myths
Kemerovo Investigator Exposes 5 Phone Fraud MythsA record 46 million rubles (approximately $657,100 at current rates) was stolen in a single scam, as an investigator from Kemerovo debunks five common misconceptions about telephone fraudsters.
Ural man admits killing wife, trying to dismember herUral man admits killing wife, trying to dismember her
Ural man admits killing wife, trying to dismember herThe brother of a 56-year-old man accused of murdering his wife in Berezovsky has described how he learned of the tragedy and the events leading up to it.
Witness claims Anna Tsomartova lookalike in Azerbaijan wants to return to RussiaWitness claims Anna Tsomartova lookalike in Azerbaijan wants to return to Russia
Witness claims Anna Tsomartova lookalike in Azerbaijan wants to return to RussiaA witness in Azerbaijan reported speaking with a girl who resembles missing Russian athlete Anna Tsomartova, who expressed a desire to return to Russia. The sighting is under investigation as part of an international search effort.
Yekaterinburg court arrests mother for strangling infant daughterYekaterinburg court arrests mother for strangling infant daughter
Yekaterinburg court arrests mother for strangling infant daughterA young mother from Yelani was arrested by a Yekaterinburg court for six months after she strangled her two-month-old daughter, while her husband filed for divorce and stopped attending hearings.
Husband testifies on wife's alleged killing of their babyHusband testifies on wife's alleged killing of their baby
Husband testifies on wife's alleged killing of their babyThe husband of a young mother accused of strangling their two-month-old daughter in Yelan described how she struggled with postpartum issues, often shaking the infant when unable to calm her.
Young mother on trial for strangling infant daughterYoung mother on trial for strangling infant daughter
Young mother on trial for strangling infant daughterA 20-year-old mother is on trial in Yekaterinburg for allegedly strangling her two-month-old daughter after being unable to cope with the infant's crying.
Fraudsters deceive Perm mother with fake award for deceased sonFraudsters deceive Perm mother with fake award for deceased son
Fraudsters deceive Perm mother with fake award for deceased sonA 55-year-old woman in Perm Krai was targeted by scammers claiming her son was posthumously awarded, but police intervened at an ATM to stop her from transferring one million rubles (approximately $10,000 at current rates).
Tarkhova gives interview from pre-trial detention on chargesTarkhova gives interview from pre-trial detention on charges
Tarkhova gives interview from pre-trial detention on chargesIn an exclusive televised interview from a pre-trial detention center, Ekaterina Tarkhova, accused of murdering her grandfather and his wife, denies guilt and shares her perspective on the family dynamics that led to the crime.
How Adigamov Gang Fell Apart in Dema's Bandit EraHow Adigamov Gang Fell Apart in Dema's Bandit Era
How Adigamov Gang Fell Apart in Dema's Bandit EraMukatdar 'Uncle Misha' Adigamov was a crime boss who controlled Ufa's Dema district during the lawless 1990s and was known as the last of the old authorities before his murder in 2008.