Bio 

Ali Reza Khoshruy Kuran Kordiyeh, also known as Gholam Reza Khoshru Kuran Kordieh, was an Iranian man who became known in the press as “The Tehran Vampire.” Before the murder series, Kordiyeh had already come to the attention of authorities. Reports state that he had been arrested in the early 1990s on charges including kidnapping, rape, robbery, and theft, but escaped custody before trial. This earlier failure to keep him in custody later became a major part of public discussion after his 1997 crimes became known.

By 1997, Kordiyeh was operating in Tehran while posing as a freelance taxi driver. He used a vehicle to approach women and girls, presenting himself as a driver before taking them to isolated areas. His crimes occurred during a period of several months and caused fear among women in Tehran, where such serial killings were considered rare.

Murder Story

In 1997, Kordiyeh abducted, raped, and murdered nine girls and women in Tehran. The victims ranged in age from 10 to 47, and reports state that the victims included a mother and her daughter. He became known as “The Tehran Vampire” because he stalked victims at night and used the appearance of a taxi driver to gain access to them.

After abducting his victims, Kordiyeh sexually assaulted them and killed them by stabbing. He then set several bodies on fire in an attempt to hide their identities and destroy evidence. In some cases, the bodies were not fully burned, allowing investigators to identify stab wounds and connect the crimes.

Kordiyeh was eventually arrested after suspicious behavior at a shopping mall drew police attention. Two surviving women helped authorities prepare a suspect sketch, and they later identified him. Investigators also found physical evidence, including bloodstains in his car, which helped link him to the murders.

His trial drew major public attention in Iran. He was convicted of kidnapping, rape, and murdering nine girls and women. He received multiple death sentences and was also sentenced to 214 lashes. On August 13, 1997, Kordiyeh was publicly executed in western Tehran.