Toregeldy Zharambaev

Toregeldy Shukurullayevich Zharambaev (; ; 1964–1993), known as The Shymkent Chikatilo , was a Soviet–Kazakh serial killer and rapist who raped and murdered at least 33 children, teenagers, and adults of both sexes in and around Shymkent between 1990 and 1992. His crimes were noted for their extreme cruelty and lack of a definitive victim profile.

Caught and convicted for his confirmed crimes, Zharambaev was executed in late 1993. He is considered the most prolific single serial killer in Kazakh history.

Early life Toregeldy Zharambaev was born in 1964 in Shymkent, the third child of a poor, but law-abiding and seemingly normal family. In spite of his parents' efforts to raise the children as upstanding citizens, the young boy started exhibiting aggressive behavior early on towards everyone around him, including members of his own family.

According to his own claims, Zharambaev first had sex at age 15, where one of his girlfriends infected him with a venereal disease. He was also ill-regarded at school for constantly bullying other children and being subjected to disciplinary measures. After completing the eighth grade, he refused to study further and was unable to find a job. Zhakauov fell to the ground, where he was beaten to death with the hammer. Zharambaev then stripped the corpse naked and sodomized it with a large branch, which he left inside the victim's anus. Satisfied with the murder, he stole documents and money from the dead man and left the scene. The series' scriptwriters were later sued by journalist Askar Djaldinov, who alleged that they plagiriazied his book covering the original cases, including that of Zharambaev.