Goa Serial Killer: Russian Man Confesses to Murdering 15 Women for 'Salvation'

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News18•19-01-2026, 23:35
Goa Serial Killer: Russian Man Confesses to Murdering 15 Women for 'Salvation'
- •Aleksei Leonov, a Russian national, has been arrested in Goa for the brutal murders of Russian women.
- •Leonov confessed to killing 15 women, claiming he gave them "salvation" after luring them into love traps and extorting money.
- •He targeted Russian tourists in Goa and Himachal Pradesh, befriending them due to shared nationality before committing the crimes.
- •The murders of Elena in Arambol and Elena Vaniva in Morjim led police to Aleksei, who is now in custody.
- •Police have recovered two bodies so far and are actively searching for the remains of the other 13 victims mentioned by Leonov.
Why It Matters: A Russian serial killer in Goa confessed to murdering 15 women, shocking the state and prompting a wider investigation.
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