Mikhail Popkov says he wants to use his “military profile” for the benefit of his homeland.
Fighting for half a year at the front in Ukraine against automatic release is the deal that the Wagner group is offering Russian prisoners. A way to replenish his ranks when Putin’s army is struggling to recruit new soldiers. And a tempting offer that has already convinced many inmates. The newest: Mikhail Popkov.
Russia’s worst serial killer
The Russian prisoner announced his intention join Wagner’s troops on state television, reports BFMTV. During his interview, he explains that he wants to use his “military profile” in favor of the Russian army. “We’re looking for it at the moment,” he said. And further: “Although everything is more modern nowadays and I’ve been in prison for ten years, I think that relearning will not be difficult for me.”
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Sentenced to life imprisonment in 2015 for the murder of 22 women, he is considered simply a Russia’s worst serial killer. During his incarceration he admits to having killed 56 others, for a total of 78 murders. Today he alleges no fewer than 83 criminal offenses. For 20 years, between 1992 and his arrest in 2012, the 58-year-old ex-cop, nicknamed the “Werewolf” or “Angarsk Madman,” attacked prostitutes and bar patrons. He dragged her to secluded corners where he beat and raped her before murdering her.
In Russia, an ex-cop serial maniac who has murdered 80 women wants to join Wagner. He told about it in an interview with the OFFICIAL Russian TV channel.
He believes that his military specialization is “in demand”. Official media have no problem speaking to this person. pic.twitter.com/Vjk0OpKpNr
— Dmitry (@war translated) January 15, 2023