The Chessboard Killer's Reign of Terror

The chapter delves into the twisted mind and heinous crimes of Alexander Pichushkin, also known as the Chessboard Killer, who aimed to surpass another notorious serial killer's body count. Despite a lack of physical forensic evidence, Pichushkin's note-taking and trophy collection were crucial in his conviction for 49 murders and three attempted murders. The narrative also explores Pichushkin's chilling confessions, his disturbing view on human life, and his sentence of solitary confinement for the first 10 years of his life imprisonment.