The Butcher of Rostov: The Untold Story of Andrei Chikatilo

This episode provides an in-depth exploration of one of the most notorious serial killers in history, Andrei Chikatilo, known as "The Butcher of Rostov." Each chapter dives into his life, the horrifying crimes he committed, the complex Soviet investigation that pursued him, and the impact he left on criminal justice practices in Russia and beyond. Through extensive detail and a compelling narrative style, this book highlights the dark acts Chikatilo committed and the social and systemic issues that allowed him to escape capture for over a decade.