The shocking true story of the Russian serial killer who brutally murdered more than fifty victims—and evaded capture for over a decade.

In a country ruled by fear, no one is innocent.

A Moscow-based journalist explores the flaws and successes of Soviet law enforcement, as he examines the bizarre and terrifying case of "Citizen Chi", as he is known in the Russian media, a seemingly steadfast member of the Communist Party ...

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This book tells the inside story of the 12-year murder spree and eventual conviction of the Russian known as Citizen Ch, considered the most monstrous serial killer the world has ever known.

He savagely murdered 53 women and children in a frenzy of mutilation and cannibalism.

This is the story of an obsessive 8-year hunt by a Russian detective, Viktor Burakov before savage serial killer Andrei Chikatilo was caught.There were 53 victims ranging from 8-40 years old.This is probably the worst serial killer worldwid