Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Russian Man Accused of Killing 5 in Goa
A Russian man named Alexei Leonov is in trouble for allegedly killing two Russian women in Goa, India.
He told the police that he might have killed three more women.
The police are not sure if all his stories are true, but they are checking.
The two women who are confirmed to be killed are Elena Kasthanova and Elena Vaneeva.
Leonov says he had money problems and was in relationships with both women.
The police have him in custody for 14 days to find out more.
Alexei Leonov, a Russian national, is accused of murdering two Russian women in Goa.
Leonov claims to have killed three additional women, but the police are verifying these claims.
The confirmed victims are Elena Kasthanova and Elena Vaneeva, both 37 years old.
The motive for the murders is alleged to be a monetary dispute and obsessive relationships.
Leonov is in 14-day police custody for further interrogation.
- Who
- Alexei Leonov, a Russian national, is the accused.
- What
- Leonov is accused of murdering at least two Russian women and claims to have killed three more.
- When
- The murders allegedly occurred in December 2025 and January 2025.
- Where
- The crimes took place in Goa, India.
- Why
- The motive is alleged to be a monetary dispute and obsessive relationships.
- Accused
- Alexei Leonov
- Victims
- Elena Kasthanova, Elena Vaneeva, and 3 others (alleged)
- Location
- Goa, India
- Motive
- Monetary dispute and obsessive relationships (alleged)
- Arrest Date
- January 2025
- Custody Duration
- 14 days
