From Russia with crime

Father cut off son’s finger, crushed his skull, and set him on fire

Episode Summary

In this shocking episode of From Russia with Crime, we uncover the horrifying story of a ten-year-old boy in Smolensk who died at the hands of his own father. What first appeared to be a tragic apartment fire turned out to be a cover for unspeakable abuse. Forensic experts found multiple skull fractures, bruises, and even a severed finger — proof that the child was tortured before the flames consumed his home.

Episode Notes

In this shocking episode of From Russia with Crime, we uncover the horrifying story of a ten-year-old boy in Smolensk who died at the hands of his own father. What first appeared to be a tragic apartment fire turned out to be a cover for unspeakable abuse. Forensic experts found multiple skull fractures, bruises, and even a severed finger — proof that the child was tortured before the flames consumed his home.