The Strangler is unmasked: Russian thief who suffocated women to steal their valuables is actually company boss desperate to pay his staff
A Russian thief nicknamed ‘The Strangler" after he suffocated and robbed 20 female victims, has been revealed as a travel agent who claims he stole to pay his staff.
Khamzat Nemtsov, 53, ran a local holiday agency in St Petersburg, and had been known for his friendly approach and was well-liked in the area.
However, his company has been losing business to online rivals, and in order to stay afloat, Nemtsov tued into a prowling stalker, strangling and robbing vulnerable women, Russian police have said.
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