Bio

Alexi Polevoi was born in 1978. His father was a heavy drinker and often humiliated Alexi in public. This created a lot of anger and resentment in Alexi. 

The family lived in Louveciennes, a suburb west of Paris. This area was where Alexi spent much of his childhood. He had a younger half-sister, who was one of the few family members left unharmed when tragedy struck their home. His family included a stepmother, her parents, and family friends.

As a teenager, Alexi's rage against his father grew stronger. He felt powerless and alone, often believing that no one understood his pain. He had moments where he struggled socially and academically. Many accounts suggest that he did not have many friends, which made him feel even more isolated.

At 16, Alexi's life changed forever. On February 27, 1995, a series of events would lead to a tragedy in his home. During this time, emotions ran high, and the situation with his father reached a breaking point.

Murder Story

On February 27, 1995, Alexi Polevoi called the police to his family home in Louveciennes, near Paris. When the officers arrived, they found six bodies. The victims included Alexi’s father, Yevgeni Polevoi, his stepmother, her parents, and two family friends. Only his young half-sister was left alive.

During the investigation, police found Alexi's fingerprints on three weapons used in the shootings. There were gunpowder traces on his hands. Before calling the police, Alexi had smoked a cigar and drunk a beer. He even drove into Paris after the killings.

Initially, Alexi confessed to the murders. However, after nine months, he retracted his confession. He claimed that a masked man had forced him to commit the crimes. He described this man as a Russian who threatened his family if he did not comply.

The prosecution argued that Alexi was motivated by rage against his father, who often humiliated him. They claimed the other victims died because they were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Although Alexi's defense brought forth character witnesses to suggest he was not violent, the court dismissed these claims.

In March 1998, Alexi was convicted of the murders and sentenced to eight years in prison. He was released in July 2000.