The key facts
- A 53-year-old resident of Peterhof has been detained, accused of murdering an acquaintance who went missing in April 2026
- Remains in garbage bags were found on October 15 on the bank of the Ligovsky Canal near Narodnogo Opolcheniya Avenue
- The suspect also took the victim's bank cards and phone; the question of a preventive measure is being decided
Detention in the murder case
In St. Petersburg, a 53-year-old man has been detained, accused of murdering and dismembering an acquaintance who went missing back in April. This was reported by the Telegram channel SHOT. According to the outlet, the detainee is Sergey from Peterhof, who works as a manager at a large company.
Conflict during a drinking session
According to the investigation, in the spring the accused was drinking with a friend on the bank of the Ligovsky Canal. During the drinking session, a conflict broke out between the men, during which one of them received a blow to the head and died.
Actions after the murder
After the acquaintance's death, the suspect, as the investigation established, dismembered the body and hid the remains in garbage bags. In addition, he took the victim's bank cards and mobile phone.
Discovery of the remains
The bags with the remains were found on October 15 on the bank of the Ligovsky Canal near Narodnogo Opolcheniya Avenue. Later, law enforcement established the identity of the victim — the man had been listed as missing since April 2026. Earlier, Life.ru reported that the victim lived alone and his disappearance was noticed back in the spring; the Investigative Committee opened a murder criminal case.
Next steps of the investigation
The suspect has been charged with murder. According to SHOT, the man repents of what he did. The investigation is currently deciding on the choice of a preventive measure for him.
