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Former Colleague Exposes Moscow Maniac's CrimesFormer Colleague Exposes Moscow Maniac's Crimes
Former Colleague Exposes Moscow Maniac's CrimesA former colleague of a serial offender from the Moscow region has disclosed how the man handcuffed and drugged his victims while they slept.
Balalaika Teacher Imitated Serial Killer, Strangled ChildrenBalalaika Teacher Imitated Serial Killer, Strangled Children
Balalaika Teacher Imitated Serial Killer, Strangled ChildrenA 33-year-old balalaika teacher in Yekaterinburg is accused of strangling children with plastic bags for money, mimicking a Soviet serial killer. We spoke with the teenagers he lured home, his neighbors, and former colleagues.
Neighbors Describe Teacher Who Strangled Children, Mimicked ManiacNeighbors Describe Teacher Who Strangled Children, Mimicked Maniac
Neighbors Describe Teacher Who Strangled Children, Mimicked ManiacNeighbors in Yekaterinburg report that a balalaika teacher strangled children in his apartment after inviting them over. He allegedly imitated a notorious Soviet serial killer in his actions.
Balagansky District sentences teen for 12-year-old girl's murderBalagansky District sentences teen for 12-year-old girl's murder
Balagansky District sentences teen for 12-year-old girl's murderThe Balagansky District Court has sentenced a 17-year-old to six years in a juvenile colony for the brutal murder of a 12-year-old girl in the village of Tarnopol.
Drunken mother's rocking leads to baby's death in YekaterinburgDrunken mother's rocking leads to baby's death in Yekaterinburg
Drunken mother's rocking leads to baby's death in YekaterinburgA mother in Yekaterinburg is facing trial after her four-month-old baby died from head injuries sustained in a fall from a crib. The incident occurred in early August 2025 when she was intoxicated.
Pathologist Marries 12-Year-Old and Sentenced to PrisonPathologist Marries 12-Year-Old and Sentenced to Prison
Pathologist Marries 12-Year-Old and Sentenced to PrisonA pathologist who was a family friend married a 12-year-old girl and performed marital duties, with her parents unaware of the relationship initially.
Dom-2 star's second lover testifies in fraud caseDom-2 star's second lover testifies in fraud case
Dom-2 star's second lover testifies in fraud caseYana Shevtsova, a former Dom-2 participant, is accused of defrauding her married lover of 23 million rubles (approximately $230,000) by falsely claiming to be pregnant with his child, as a second lover testifies in court.
Man takes hostage, threatens house explosion in UralsMan takes hostage, threatens house explosion in Urals
Man takes hostage, threatens house explosion in UralsA 52-year-old man in Pervouralsk, Urals, took a woman hostage and threatened to blow up an apartment building after police arrived to arrest him for desertion.
Siberian man murders two women from Omsk barSiberian man murders two women from Omsk bar
Siberian man murders two women from Omsk barIn 2017, Roman Gladkov murdered Yekaterina Gorbunova and Tatyana Yevtushenko after a birthday celebration at the 'Doski' bar in Omsk. He hid their bodies and was sentenced to 19 years in prison.
Volgograd bicycle seller held in custody on child harassment chargesVolgograd bicycle seller held in custody on child harassment charges
Volgograd bicycle seller held in custody on child harassment chargesA bicycle seller in Volgograd has been taken into custody after allegedly kissing his own hand after helping a boy who fell in the store, with his defense claiming it was a cultural superstition for wanting a son.
Ufa Teen's Rape Allegation Against Stepfather Takes New TurnUfa Teen's Rape Allegation Against Stepfather Takes New Turn
Ufa Teen's Rape Allegation Against Stepfather Takes New TurnA 14-year-old girl from Ufa, who accused her stepfather of rape, has changed her testimony once more, adding a new twist to the court case.
Ural medic kills herself after scam, note showsUral medic kills herself after scam, note shows
Ural medic kills herself after scam, note showsA 37-year-old medical worker in Asbest took her own life after fraudsters tricked her into handing over a large sum, her suicide note revealed.
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.