Andrei Chikatilo

True Crimes Serial killersJohann Bachmann

Length10h 9m

About this audiobook

Andrei Chikatilo: True Crime Serial Killers is a chilling exploration of the Soviet Union’s most infamous murderer, who claimed at least 52 victims between 1978 and 1990. Drawing from police reports, trial transcripts, and survivor testimonies, Johann Bachmann reveals not only the mind of a predator but also the failures of a broken system that allowed him to kill for over a decade. At its heart, the book is as much about courage—of families who refused silence, of detectives like Viktor Burakov who fought bureaucracy—as it is about horror. This gripping account shines a light on a society where secrecy enabled evil, and it demands that we confront how systemic neglect can let monsters walk in plain sight

Audiobook details

GenreTrue Crime, History

Length10 hrs 9 mins

Narrated bySelect Your Own

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateJun 11, 2025

LanguageEnglish

1Foreword

117. Chapter 7: Burakov's Burden

2Preface

128. Chapter 8: Irina's Journey

3Prologue

139. Chapter 9: Tamara's Testimony

4Introduction

1410. Chapter 10: The Soviet System's Failures

51. Chapter 1: The Shadow of Rostov

1511. Chapter 11: The Psychology of Evil

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62. Chapter 2: A Pattern Emerges

1612. Chapter 12: The Media's Role

73. Chapter 3: The Net Tightens

1713. Chapter 13: The International Impact

84. Chapter 4: Arrest and Interrogation

1814. Chapter 14: Rostov's Recovery

95. Chapter 5: The Trial and its Aftermath

1915. Chapter 15: Epilogue: The Unfinished Story

106. Chapter 6: The Legacy of Terror

About the author

Johann Bachmann

Johann Bachmann is a German author and criminologist recognized for his meticulously researched works on serial killers. His books blend psychological analysis, investigative detail, and cultural context, offering readers a factual yet compelling perspective. Avoiding sensationalism, Bachmann focuses on accuracy through primary sources while honoring victims’ stories, making his work respected by both general readers and criminology scholars.View all by Johann Bachmann