The Horrifying Case of Arkady Zverev: Cannibalism, Pedophilia, and Murder

Jonathan Harker
3 min readMar 25, 2024
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A Gruesome Discovery

In a shocking case that has sent shockwaves through Russia, 22-year-old Arkady Zverev has been accused of the brutal murder and cannibalization of his landlord, Alexander Popovich, 21. The horrific crime, which took place in St. Petersburg, was discovered when Popovich’s brother found the victim’s dismembered body covered in blood under a white sheet in his apartment.

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A Disturbing Confession

During his trial, Zverev admitted to the grisly details of the murder, revealing how he used an axe to behead and dismember Popovich. He confessed to gouging out the victim’s eye, boiling and eating it along with his heart and brain. Shockingly, Zverev claimed to have committed these acts in the company of his 12-year-old “girlfriend,” Valeria.

The Involvement of a Child

Perhaps the most disturbing aspect of this case is the alleged involvement of Valeria, a 12-year-old schoolgirl. According to reports, Zverev had taken Valeria from her home in Sochi without her parents’ permission and driven her…

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Jonathan Harker
Jonathan Harker

Written by Jonathan Harker

Hey! My name is Jonathan. I’m a true crime writer and podcast producer.