The Moscow region prosecutor’s office press service reported the arrest of a suspect in connection with the murder of the father of a 90-year-old person who held a notable position as the press secretary for Patriarch Kirill, Vladimir Legoida. The case details have been outlined by the regional prosecutorial authorities, shedding light on the sequence of events and the investigation’s current status.
Officials described that a 26-year-old man was taken into custody with a preventive measure chosen to secure detention through February 29, 2024. He voiced objections to this decision when it was presented, arguing against the measure. The detention ruling reflects the gravity of the alleged crime and the need to ensure the suspect’s presence for ongoing judicial proceedings.
According to the press service, the suspect ultimately confessed to the offense. He reportedly approached the elderly man, who agreed to accompany him to an ATM with the expectation of a routine cash withdrawal. The suspect then assaulted the victim, inflicting multiple stab wounds, and proceeded to steal the money before fleeing the scene. After the crime, the attacker discarded the victim’s body near the roadside by the SNT Meshcherino-Churilkovo area and disappeared. The confession has been noted in official statements as part of the case’s documentation.
Law enforcement authorities announced that the suspect was detained in the Moscow region on December 29. Investigators identified him as a repeat offender from Bryansk, who had previously been released on parole under a contract but had reportedly fled from field duty or front-line obligations. The case highlights the ongoing efforts by regional authorities to track down switched-off offenders and to bring them before the court for a thorough examination of their actions. Detailed information about the suspect’s history and the procedural steps taken were included in the investigative materials and subsequent updates.
Earlier reporting indicated that the investigative body, formerly known as Sledkom, has been involved in probes into attempts on the lives of officials in Crimea and Sevastopol. Authorities stressed that these matters remain under close scrutiny as part of the broader security and public safety agenda in the region. The developments in the Legoyda family case are being integrated into the wider framework of regional crime prevention measures and prosecutorial oversight.