The Red Ripper

Peter Conradi First published 1992

About this book

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 and father of two children--who embarked on a 12-year killing spree, murdering and mutilating more than 50 people.

Subjects

  • biography
  • case studies
  • mentally ill offenders
  • murderers
  • serial murderers
  • serial murders
  • sex crimes