Convicted "Tech Political Fanatic" Receives 25-Year Imprisonment
In the Kaltan District Court of the Altai Territory, the trial for Vitaly Manishin, the suspected "Polytech" serial killer, commenced on August 13, 2023. The trial, which is currently in its second year, is a significant event in the region due to the heinous crimes Manishin is accused of.
Manishin is believed to have strangled a 17-year-old girl from the Rodinsky District and hidden her body in the forest while he was still a student. Over the following years, 10 more girls went missing, including high school graduates and students of Altai State Technical University. The crimes attributed to Manishin span from 1989 to the 2000s.
The victims were primarily local women. Vitaly Manishin is accused of murdering 11 local women between 1989 and the 2000s. The investigation suggests that Manishin lured the girls under the pretext of helping them enroll in university and find jobs.
The Altai Territory Prosecutor's Office is involved in the trial, demanding a 25-year prison sentence for Manishin. However, the statute of limitations has expired, preventing the defendant from being sentenced to life imprisonment.
As of August 2025, the trial is ongoing, with all participants yet to speak. The final decision will be made after all parties have presented their evidence and arguments. Manishin is currently standing trial for the murders of the 11 women.
The trial has brought back painful memories for the families of the victims and the community as a whole. It is a reminder of the importance of justice and the need to protect the most vulnerable members of society.
[1] Source: Altai Territory Prosecutor's Office statement, August 2025.
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