The investigation into the case surrounding Vladimir Cheskidov and the long captivity of a girl has taken another turn. Reports indicate that the mother of Vladimir Cheskidov was cleared of any complicity in the alleged crime. This development was published by ura.ru, which cited a source close to the investigation. According to that source, the case against Vladimir Cheskidov himself has already been closed. The publication notes that Cheskidov was not found guilty of kidnapping because he reportedly aided his son in escaping from captivity.
Regional representatives of the Investigative Committee of Russia met with journalists and declined to comment further on the progress of the case. The Russian woman’s lawyer did not provide additional information either, leaving many questions unanswered as the inquiry moved forward.
The case centers on allegations that Cheskidov lured a young woman to his home in 2009, where she was kept for fourteen years. The girl, who had suffered violence over an extended period, managed to escape only in the previous year. Following her escape, investigators broadened their focus to include both the man and his mother. However, a court ultimately released the mother from custody. It has been noted that Cheskidov has been diagnosed with a mental illness, which has been part of ongoing discussions about the case.
In a separate note, there is mention of a historical criminal record involving a person once wanted in China for two decades. The report states that this individual used feigned deafness and muteness as a means to escape from prison. These details appear in the broader coverage surrounding the region and its legal processes.