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Alexander Pichushkin: The Chessboard Killer

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A childhood love of chess, a violent obsession, and a serial killer’s twisted goal—this is the disturbing case of Alexander Pichushkin, Russia’s “Chessboard Killer.” Sponsors: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period today rocketmoney.com/casual - cancel your unwanted subscriptions today homechef.com/casual - for 18 free meals and free dessert for life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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