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How many murders was Chikatilo convicted of?

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The notorious Soviet serial killer Andrei Chikatilo, also known as the "Butcher of Rostov", was convicted of 52 murders, with more suspected but unproven. He targeted women and children, primarily in the Rostov Oblast of the Russian SFSR, committing sexual assault and mutilation. Chikatilo's crimes were characterized by extreme brutality and depravity, instilling fear and panic among the local communities.
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