Step into the shadowy paths of Bitsevsky Park as we uncover the twisted crimes of Alexander Pichushkin — the man who set out to fill a chessboard with human lives. Known as The Chessboard Killer and The Bitsa Park Maniac, Pichushkin terrorized Moscow for years, targeting the vulnerable and the forgotten while meticulously tracking his murders like moves in a deadly game.
In this episode, we delve into his childhood, his chilling motives, the relentless investigation, and the bizarre confession that shocked Russia. With firsthand quotes, psychological analysis, and a breakdown of the crimes that spanned over a decade, we explore how one man turned a forest into his hunting ground — and why he believed murder was as essential as breathing.
Join me as we dig 8 feet the story of a killer who treated life like a game… and believed the only way to win was to kill.
Alexander Pichushkin - Wikipedia
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