The case involves a 26-year-old Russian suspect awaiting transfer to a pretrial detention facility. He is accused of murdering his girlfriend, a 24-year-old woman, under brutal circumstances. Information about the case comes from the press office of the metropolitan department of the investigation agency.
On March 29, the Investigative Committee opened a case after the body of a 24-year-old woman was found in an apartment in northern Moscow. The victim was identified as Anna Likhacheva, who had relocated to the capital from Volgograd six months earlier. Authorities subsequently detained the man on suspicion of murder. This sequence of events was confirmed by official channels and is being pursued through legal proceedings.
According to investigators, on March 28 an argument occurred between the suspect and the victim while she was in the apartment. Allegations state that the accused seized control of the situation and attempted to strangle her. In a separate account, the victim physically confronted the suspect while intoxicated, and the confrontation escalated into a violent incident. The result was the victim sustaining fatal injuries at the scene. The available details are based on preliminary inquiries and forensic indicators collected by the investigative team.
As part of the ongoing inquiry, prosecutors have indicated plans to request the Timiryazevsky District Court of Moscow to impose a preventive measure in the form of detention for the accused. Forensic examinations are being conducted to establish the full scope of the incident, and arrangements are being prepared for a psychological and psychiatric evaluation of the suspect to inform potential court findings. The aim is to gather comprehensive evidence that supports the charges and to determine the appropriate next steps in the investigation.
Earlier reports indicated another fatality connected to the same residence, with lingering statements from the suspect asserting a lack of responsibility for the death. Authorities emphasize that the investigation remains focused on verifying all aspects of the case, including the sequence of events leading up to the victim’s demise and the actions of all parties involved, in order to present a clear and complete account to the court. This summary reflects information released through official investigative communications and remains subject to ongoing legal proceedings and updates from official sources (Investigative Committee reports).”