Raped a Four-Year-Old Girl to Death and Was Sent to the SVO

In Ingushetia, the main suspect in the rape and death of 4-year-old Samira Mutsolgova has escaped justice. Upon learning of the monstrous injuries and suspicions of systematic abuse, local authorities attempted to "cover up" the case to avoid "shame" and protect the reputation of officials. We recount how the arrested suspect, Bashir Vedzizhev, a father of six, was released from pre-trial detention, signed a contract with the Ministry of Defense, and was sent to the SVO. This is a shocking story of systemic corruption, ultra-conservative traditions, and the cynical use of war to grant amnesty for the most heinous crimes against children.