They left for war as “heroes.” They came back as killers. In this shocking episode, we uncover how Russian veterans — especially former convicts recruited by Wagner — return from the frontlines and commit horrific crimes at home. A man rapes and murders his wife. Another axes a beloved schoolteacher to death. This isn’t about isolated violence. It’s about a system that forgives monsters — as long as they serve. Experts say the worst is yet to come. Listen now to From Russia with Crime.
They left for war as “heroes.” They came back as killers. In this shocking episode, we uncover how Russian veterans — especially former convicts recruited by Wagner — return from the frontlines and commit horrific crimes at home. A man rapes and murders his wife. Another axes a beloved schoolteacher to death. This isn’t about isolated violence. It’s about a system that forgives monsters — as long as they serve. Experts say the worst is yet to come. Listen now to From Russia with Crime.