‘Chessboard Killer’ Faces New Legal Scrutiny Over Additional Murders
Published: April 11, 2025 | By: LV33 Global Crime Desk
Alexander Pichushkin, the infamous Russian serial killer dubbed the “Chessboard Killer,” is once again making headlines as authorities in Moscow re-open investigations into a series of unsolved homicides that may be linked to his killing spree.
🧠 A Notorious Case Reignited
Pichushkin is currently serving a life sentence after being convicted in 2007 of murdering 48 people in and around Moscow’s Bitsa Park. His nickname stems from his disturbing goal to kill one person for each square on a chessboard — 64 in total.
🔍 New Leads in Cold Cases
According to Russian officials, forensic evidence and witness testimony have led investigators to re-examine at least five previously unsolved murders from the early 2000s. These cases bear striking similarities to Pichushkin’s known methods.
- Victims were often elderly or vulnerable men
- Blunt force trauma consistent with earlier cases
- Bodies found near the same parklands and metro areas
📢 Prosecutors React
“We now believe the true scope of Pichushkin’s crimes may be larger than initially documented,” stated Senior Prosecutor Marina Volkova. “Our commitment is to pursue justice for every victim, no matter how much time has passed.”
🗣️ Public Response
The renewed attention has sparked fear and fascination across Russia. True crime communities have reignited debates on how many lives the killer truly claimed, while families of missing persons hope for long-awaited answers.
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