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Andrei Chikatilo Research Paper

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Andrei Chikatilo, born on October 16, 1936, in the Yabluchne, Ukraine in the former Soviet Union. Convicted in 1992 of 52 murders, Chikalto had confessed to 56. Andrei Chikalto’s childhood was marked by mass famine. According to Chikatilo, his brother had been kidnapped and cannibalized by starving neighbors. During World War II, Chikatilo’s father was drafted and would later become a prisoner of war. Chikatilo would witness Nazi-occupied Ukraine and the ravages of war. Andrei Chikatilo’s home was destroyed during this occupation leaving Andrei and his mother living in a single room shack. Chikalto’s mother was likely raped by German soldiers which resulted in the pregnancy of Andrei’s little sister. Famine continued to plague Ukraine after World War II had ended. Due to malnutrition, Andrei was physically weak and often the target of ridicule at school. …show more content…

Andrei recalled an incident, in his late teen years, of wrestling an 11-year-old friend of his sister. As she struggled in his grasp Andrei ejaculated. Chikatilo would serve in the Soviet Army for a few years before returning home. Andrei would have another relationship end due to his impotence. After this relationship rumors had circulated of Andrei’s impotence. This led to Andrei attempting suicide out of shame. After this, Andrei relocated to Russia. Andrei would marry Feodosia Onacheva. Due to his impotence, Andrei had to ejaculate externally and implant his semen using his

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