Bio

Dmitry Voronenko was born in 1971. He grew up in Ukraine. Very little is known about his early childhood or family life. Dmitry had a troubled past, and by the time he reached adulthood, he had become involved in criminal activities.

At some point, he was convicted of rape. This led him to spend time in prison. After serving his sentence, he was released on parole in 2005.

Following his release, he moved to St. Petersburg, Russia. In this new city, he faced various challenges as he tried to adjust to life outside of prison. Unfortunately, he returned to a life of crime shortly after his release.

Murder Story

Dmitry Voronenko committed his first murder in December 2006. Over the next few months, he targeted four girls and young women in St. Petersburg, Russia. All of his victims were between the ages of 11 and 20. Voronenko used strangulation as his method of murder. He would often use the victims' own clothing to carry out the act.

In May 2007, Voronenko was arrested. He was first identified as a suspect in the murder of a 12-year-old girl. The police found her body in a basement. This led them to investigate Voronenko further, resulting in his capture.

The prosecutor's office charged him with multiple offenses, including the murder and rape of four girls and the rape of another. His last murder took place in March 2007. The trial began after his arrest, and officials demanded the death penalty. However, due to a moratorium on death sentences in Russia, the court was unable to impose this punishment.

Voronenko was found guilty by the St. Petersburg City Court on March 18, 2008. He received a life sentence in prison. The court noted that life imprisonment was a fitting punishment, considering the severity of his crimes and his history as a convicted rapist. Additionally, he had committed these murders while on conditional release from a previous sentence.

During the court hearings, Voronenko admitted his guilt and showed remorse at times. He expressed a desire to be punished for his actions. Psychiatrists deemed him sane and fit for trial. After his sentencing, there were discussions about lifting the moratorium on the death penalty, particularly from the families of his victims.