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Grandfather Killed His Six-Week-Old Grandson

Episode Summary

In Yekaterinburg, a 45-year-old repeat offender is accused of murdering his six-week-old grandson in a late-night rage. Neighbors called police as screams filled the hallway; the baby could not be saved. The suspect fled half-dressed, was found hours later, and now faces a psychiatric evaluation and charges for murdering a minor. A harrowing look at recidivism, untreated mental illness, and a system that reacts only after tragedy.

Episode Notes

In Yekaterinburg, a 45-year-old repeat offender is accused of murdering his six-week-old grandson in a late-night rage. Neighbors called police as screams filled the hallway; the baby could not be saved. The suspect fled half-dressed, was found hours later, and now faces a psychiatric evaluation and charges for murdering a minor. A harrowing look at recidivism, untreated mental illness, and a system that reacts only after tragedy.