The investigative authorities in the Oryol district have completed a formal inquiry into a 39-year-old man suspected of abusing a nine-year-old boy in a cemetery located in the city years ago. The information was released by the department’s press office.
According to the case records, the incident occurred in April 2010 when the boy was on his way home from school and passed through the Baptist Cemetery area in Orel. At that moment, the suspect, who was in the vicinity, engaged in violent actions against the child and performed other sexual acts before fleeing the scene. In the wake of the confrontation, the man departed from the Oryol region. [Citation: Investigative Committee]
Biological traces were recovered at the crime scene, but for a long period, investigators faced difficulties identifying the perpetrator. In the autumn of 2022, authorities linked the collected samples to a specific genetic profile, leading to the man’s detention. During a confrontation, the victim identified the suspect, and the accused subsequently confessed to the wrongdoing. [Citation: Investigative Committee]
The criminal case has been sent to the court for merits consideration, marking a formal step toward adjudication of the charges. The proceedings are expected to determine accountability based on the evidence gathered through the investigation and the suspect’s admission. [Citation: Investigative Committee]
Earlier reports indicated that the same individual appeared before the court in Omsk, where a 46-year-old local resident admitted to raping and beating a nine-year-old girl. The juxtaposition of these cases underscores ongoing efforts to address grave offenses against children and ensure that justice is pursued consistently across jurisdictions. [Citation: Investigative Committee]