127: The Rostov Ripper, Andrei Chikatilo | Russia (Part 1)

In the 1980s USSR’s Rostov Oblast was terrorized by a cold-blooded serial killer. Women and children disappeared from bus stops and train stations, and police were at a loss. They called the faceless killer The Rostov Ripper, The Butcher of Rostov, The Maniac… After a decade-long killing-spree, police arrested an unassuming man. Andrei Chikatilo was a former teacher and grandfather. Had he been hiding in plain sight all along? Sponsor: ExpressVPN: To get an extra three months for free on a one-year package, go to expressvpn.com/EVIDENCE For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.