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Last week, we uncovered the chilling origins of Andrei Chikatilo, a boy who grew up surrounded by death and destruction in the post-World War II USSR. In Part 2, we delve deeper into the grim legacy of the Rostov Ripper, a man who hid his monstrous nature behind the facade of a respectable, well-educated family man.

As police scrambled to piece together the profile of this prolific serial killer, Chikatilo’s spree of murder and mutilation spanned decades, leaving behind dozens of victims—children, women, and young men. Join Heather, Bree, and Mike as they recount the missteps of law enforcement, the brilliant insights of Dr. Alexander Bukhanovsky, and the relentless hunt to bring justice to the families of Chikatilo’s victims.

From his haunting confessions to the courtroom chaos that followed his capture, this episode examines the horrifying details of one of history’s most infamous killers. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, we recommend starting there to fully understand the twisted mind of Andrei Chikatilo.

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