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What nickname was Andrei Chikatilo known by for his crimes?

  • The Rostov Ripper

  • The Moscow Mauler

  • The Siberian Surgeon

  • The Kiev Killer

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Known as "The Rostov Ripper", Andrei Chikatilo was a notorious Soviet serial killer who committed a series of brutal murders primarily targeting young women and children. Operating from 1978 to 1990, he earned this moniker due to his gruesome modus operandi, which included mutilation and cannibalism, striking fear and horror in the Rostov-on-Don region.
The Dark Tale of Andrei Chikatilo: Unmasking the Soviet Serial Killer

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