This podcast episode explores the chilling life and crimes of Andrei Chikatilo, a notorious serial killer known as the Butcher of Rostov. Born into extreme poverty in Soviet Ukraine, his traumatic childhood experiences, including severe starvation and witnessing violence during World War II, had a profound impact on his later actions. The discussion delves into the gruesome details of his murders, his psychological profile, and the failures of the Soviet justice system in apprehending him. The podcast also briefly touches on unrelated topics such as the benefits of using Grammarly, a digital writing assistant.