Ep. 118 | The Most Prolific Serial Killer You've Never Heard Of | The Chessboard Killer
This episode explores the chilling true story of Alexander Pichushkin, the 'Chessboard Killer,' a Russian serial murderer who killed at least 48 people and kept score on a chessboard, driven by a warped need for recognition and control. His crimes, enabled by systemic neglect and police i
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