The suspect, accused of killing a 12-year-old girl in the Leningrad…
The suspect, accused of killing a 12-year-old girl in the Leningrad region, previously committed sexual acts against his wife's niece.
Consensus
- The suspect in the murder of 12-year-old Milana from Leningrad Oblast is a 42-year-old local resident.
- Milana went missing on July 2, 2026, while picking mushrooms near the 'Zakhozhe-5' dacha settlement.
- Her body was found on July 3, 2026, in a forest strip about one kilometer from her home.
- The suspect confessed to the murder during interrogation and provided details about hiding evidence.
- He was arrested and placed under arrest until September 3, 2026.
- The case involves multiple criminal charges related to sexual abuse of minors.
Points of divergence
- Mehnin allegedly searched for hitchhikers on roads since 2008 and may have victimized at least ten women; he also had three lovers during his marriage. — m24
- The suspect attempted to flee the region after being identified as a suspect. — vesti
- Mehnin's wife was aware of his inappropriate behavior toward children and is scheduled for polygraph testing. — m24
- There is no official confirmation regarding the new episodes of criminal activity involving the suspect. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Suspect in the murder of a schoolgirl in Leningrad Oblast previously sexually abused his wife's niece — РИАМО
- Two new charges brought against the alleged killer of a 12-year-old girl in Leningrad Oblast — Вести
- REN TV: Suspect in the murder of a girl in Leningrad Oblast molested her nine-year-old niece — Москва 24