A 28-year-old St. Petersburg police intern is on a wanted list on suspicion of murder, reported by the newspaper 78.ru.
The individual, who lived with an ex-cohabitant, is accused of killing the man who shared his partner’s residence. The crime is described as a home invasion followed by the murder close to the ex-partner, according to the reporting source.
Earlier details indicate that authorities were pursuing the young man in connection with the murder of a young girl in Veliky Novgorod. Investigators stated that the murder occurred in early June and was driven by jealousy. The suspect allegedly used the handle of a bag to strangle the victim and then concealed the body in a barrel.
In the subsequent days, the suspect and an associate transported the barrel containing the corpse to a balcony, telling a younger companion that the container held manure. About a month later, the suspect moved in with a girlfriend, and it was during this period that police detained him.
The investigation department reported that the suspect fully admitted guilt and expressed remorse for the act.
In another, separate incident, firefighters extinguished a burning car on the Plevako Embankment. (Citation: 78.ru)
Note: The above summary reflects information provided by the cited news outlet and police statements available at the time of reporting. It is presented here for informational purposes and does not constitute a formal legal conclusion. (Attribution: 78.ru, law enforcement press releases)