Bio

Alexander Tchayka was born on July 23, 1974, in Sumy, which was then part of the USSR and is now in Ukraine. Not much is known about his early childhood or family life. As he grew up, Alexander faced challenges that would shape his future.

In 1989, he was arrested for a serious crime. He was convicted of raping a young girl. This crime led to a 14-year prison sentence. However, he was released just two years later in 1991 for what was termed 'excellent behavior' while in prison.

After his release, Alexander moved to Moscow. His life there took a turn that would lead him to a path of crime. He struggled to adjust and began to commit other offenses.

Murder Story

Between January 31 and February 16, 1994, Alexander Tchayka murdered four women in Moscow. All of his victims were dressed in fur coats. The first murder occurred on January 30, 1994, when Tchayka stabbed a young woman 21 times. Only her son identified her.

Tchayka's second victim was killed on February 7, 1994. He stabbed her eight times and stole her handbag and a gold ring. Two days later, on February 9, he murdered a fifty-year-old woman by stabbing her and took another gold ring. His final victim, an 18-year-old girl, was killed on February 16, 1994.

After these murders, the police launched an investigation to catch him. They had little evidence, only that the killer often wore black clothing. On February 19, 1994, a detective saw a young man wearing a black jacket and grey-black pants in the metro. The detective noted the man's suspicious behavior and pursued him. This led to Tchayka's arrest.

After being taken into custody, Tchayka confessed to the murders. He was sentenced to death, but his execution did not happen due to a moratorium on the death penalty in Russia.