Goa Russian Girls Murder: Killer Reveals Hatred for 'Elena' Name, Police Shocked

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News18•21-01-2026, 06:54
Goa Russian Girls Murder: Killer Reveals Hatred for 'Elena' Name, Police Shocked
- •Alexey Leonov, accused in the Goa Russian girls' murder case, revealed a deep-seated hatred for women named Elena during interrogation.
- •His mother, also named Elena, allegedly neglected him in childhood, fostering resentment that turned into a 'poison' in his mind.
- •Police are investigating the accused's mental state, noting psychopathic tendencies and attempts to mislead the investigation with false claims of other murders.
- •The two Russian women, Elina Kasthanova and Elina Vaniva, were found with their throats slit in Arambol and Morjim respectively.
- •A dispute over money and a fire performance crown is also being investigated as a potential motive for the murders.
Why It Matters: Goa double murder accused Alexey Leonov's hatred for the name 'Elena' due to childhood neglect shocks police.
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