In Krasnodar, a man who presented himself as a postman stole 7,000 rubles from a 95-year-old pensioner by smothering him with a bed linen and muffling his screams with a sock pressed over the mouth. The crime, unfolding in a quiet entryway, shocked residents who trusted a routine knock at the door could never be expected to end in such violence. The assailant did not merely seek money; he exploited the elder’s assumption of a harmless visitor to gain access and take advantage of a vulnerable moment in the pensioner’s life.
According to preliminary accounts, the suspect entered the building after walking near the entrance area and taking a moment to observe the layout of the home. He retrieved newspapers left near the mailboxes and then selected the first apartment he encountered, where a 95-year-old man resided. The intruder introduced himself as a postman and requested entry to discuss a few questions, a request the elderly resident, seeking to be helpful, accepted without suspicion. This lapse in judgment allowed the attacker to proceed with the plan he had formed in the moment and to close the door behind him, severing the possibility of any immediate outside intervention.
Inside the apartment, the assailant used a bedding item to cover the floor and arranged the space for the act of violence. He proceeded to smother the pensioner, and in a troubling step, forced a sock into the man’s mouth to dampen any potential alarm. After securing control over the situation, the intruder rummaged through the rooms in search of valuables and cash, eventually finding 7,000 rubles which he took with him before fleeing through an unknown exit. This chilling sequence demonstrates a calculated combination of deception, force, and opportunistic theft that targeted one of the city’s most vulnerable residents.
Law enforcement officers acted swiftly, detaining a person of interest the following day as part of a broader inquiry into the crime’s circumstances. Investigators are examining the full chain of events, including the method of entry, the suspect’s disguise, and the exact timeline of the pensioner’s last known movements. The investigation continues to determine motive, confirm the victim’s condition, and gather additional evidence from the crime scene to build a complete case for prosecution. Local authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and report any information that could assist the investigation, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding elderly neighbors and verifying the identity of anyone claiming to be a postal worker before allowing entry.