Vasili Komaroff
The Wolf of Moscow, Shabolovka Street Killer
Active for 3 years
(1921-1923) in Russia
33
CONFIRMED
VICTIMS
33
POSSIBLE
VICTIMS
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Vasili Komaroff (Vasili Ivanovich Komaroff) (born Vasily Terentyevich Petrov) a Russian serial killer known as The Wolf of Moscow. Komaroff was born in 1871 and is one of the earliest known serial killers in the Soviet Union. Komaroff was a horse trader who murdered at least thirty-three men between 1921 and 1923. Police found twenty-one male victims, each discovered tightly bound in sacks, their bodies dumped on waste ground in the Shabolovki neighborhood. Komoff confessed to thirty-three victims implicating his wife Sofia as an accomplice. They were both found guilty of multiple homicides and sentenced to death. Komaroff was convicted for the killing of twenty-nine victims. Sofia and Vasili Komaroff were both executed on June 18th 1923.
Vasili Komaroff Serial Killer Profile
Serial Killer Vasili Komaroff (aka) The Wolf of Moscow, Shabolovka Street Killer, was active for 3 years between 1921-1923, known to have ( 33 confirmed / 33 possible ) victims. This serial killer was active in the following countries: Russia
Vasili Komaroff was born on January 1st 1877 in Vitebsk Governorate, Russian Empire. He was raised by both parents. Komarov had at least six brothers. His father, an alcoholic. His mother, an alcoholic. His mother and father abused alcohol and/or drugs.
Komarov a heterosexual male citizen of Russian Empire. no degree received. Komarov married Sophia. He had at least 1 son which he tried to hang at the age of 9.
Prior to his spree he had commited crimes, served time in jail, and served time in prison. He was known to abuse alcohol.
In 1921 (Age 44/44) Vasili Komaroff started his killing spree, during his crimes as a serial killer he was known to rob, strangle, and murder his victims. At least one victim was tied, bound, or otherwise restrained during the crime. At the time of his crimes he was living with Wife Sophia and Children, where Komarov was known to work as a serial killer.
He was arrested on March 18th 1923 (Age 46), convicted on June 8th 1923 (Age 46), sentenced to death penalty execution by firing squad at a prison in Moscow, Soviet Union. Komarov was convicted on charges of murder and other possible charges during his lifetime. Vasili Komaroff was executed on June 18th 1923 (Age 46).
Vasili Komaroff died on June 18th 1923 (Age 46), cause of death: capital punishment, executed by firing squad at a prison in Moscow, Soviet Union.
Profile Completeness: 93%
serial killers by profile completenessVasili Komaroff has been listed on Killer.Cloud since November of 2016 and was last updated 5 years ago.
Vasili Komaroff a known:
( 651 killers ) SERIAL KILLER
The unlawful killing of two or more victims by the same offender(s), in separate events. Serial Killer as defined by the FBI at the 2005 symposium.
( 251 killers ) STRANGLER
Strangulation is death by compressing the neck until the supply of oxygen is cut off. Stranglers kill by Strangulation.
Vasili Komaroff
Serial Killer Profile:
Updated: 2019-06-30 Collected by Killer.Cloud
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Vasili Komaroff |
| Nickname: | The Wolf of Moscow, Shabolovka Street Killer |
| Victims: | 33 - 33 |
| Years Active: | 1921 - 1923 |
| Ages Active: | 44/44 - 46/46 |
| Active Countries: | Russia |
| Convicted Of: | murder |
| Life Span: | 1877 - 1923 |
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Male |
| Citizenship: | Russian Empire |
| Sexual Preference: | heterosexual |
| Astrological Sign: | ♑ Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 20 |
| Birth Month: | January |
| Marital Status: | married Sophia |
| Children: | at least 1 son which he tried to hang at the age of 9 |
| Living With: | Wife Sophia and Children |
| Occupation: | serial killer |
| Childhood Information | |
|---|---|
| D.O.B.: | Jan 1, 1877 |
| Family Name: | Komarov |
| Given Name: | Vasily |
| Birth Location: | Vitebsk Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Birth Order: | N/A |
| Siblings: | at least six brothers |
| Raised By: | both parents |
| Birth Category: | N/A |
| Mother: | an alcoholic |
| Father: | an alcoholic |
| Cognitive Ability | |
|---|---|
| IQ: | N/A |
| Highest School: | N/A |
| Highest Degree: | no degree received |
| Incarceration | |
|---|---|
| Arrested: | Mar 18, 1923 (Age 46) |
| Convicted: | Jun 8, 1923 (Age 46) |
| Sentence: | death penalty execution by firing squad |
| Prison Location: | a prison in Moscow, Soviet Union |
| Executed: | Jun 18, 1923 (Age 46) |
| Previous Crimes: | TRUE |
| Previous Jail: | TRUE |
| Previous Prison: | TRUE |
| Death Information | |
|---|---|
| Death Date: | Jun 18, 1923 (Age 46) |
| Manner of Death: | capital punishment |
| Cause of Death: | executed by firing squad |
| Death Location: | a prison in Moscow, Soviet Union |
| Killed In Prison: | FALSE |
| Suicide: | FALSE |
9 Timeline Events of Serial Killer
Vasili Komaroff
The 9 dates listed below represent a timeline of the life and crimes of serial killer Vasili Komaroff. A complete collection of serial killer events can be found on our Serial Killer Timeline.
| Date | Event Description |
|---|---|
| Jan 01 1877 | Vasili Komaroff was born in Vitebsk Governorate, Russian Empire. #18770101 |
| Jan 01 1897 (Age 20) | 20th Birthday |
| Jan 01 1907 (Age 30) | 30th Birthday |
| Jan 01 1917 (Age 40) | 40th Birthday |
| 1921 (Age 44/45) | Vasili Komaroff started his serial killing spree. #1921 |
| 1923 (Age 46/47) | Vasili Komaroff ended his serial killing spree. #1923 |
| Mar 18 1923 (Age 46) | Vasili Komaroff arrested. #19230318 |
| Jun 08 1923 (Age 46) | Vasili Komaroff was convictedand sentenced to death penalty execution by firing squad at a prison in Moscow, Soviet Union. #19230608 |
| Jun 18 1923 (Age 46) | Vasili Komaroffwas executed.cause of death:capital punishment,executed by firing squadat a prison in Moscow, Soviet Union. #19230618 |
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| 37 / 40 ANSWEREDSerial Killer Boolean Questions: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killer Question | Killer Answer | Total Answered | ||
| living with children | TRUE | 268 | ||
| father drug abuse | TRUE | 192 | ||
| mother drug abuse | TRUE | 195 | ||
| alcohol abuse | TRUE | 226 | ||
| previous crimes | TRUE | 367 | ||
| previous jail | TRUE | 352 | ||
| previous prision | TRUE | 336 | ||
| used weapon | TRUE | 453 | ||
| bound | TRUE | 406 | ||
| strangle | TRUE | 443 | ||
| robbed | TRUE | 418 | ||
| suicide | FALSE | 225 | ||
| killed in prison | FALSE | 218 | ||
| physically defect | FALSE | 300 | ||
| speach defect | FALSE | 300 | ||
| head injury | FALSE | 299 | ||
| physically abused | FALSE | 231 | ||
| psychologically abused | FALSE | 224 | ||
| sexually abused | FALSE | 226 | ||
| drug abuse | FALSE | 226 | ||
| psychologist | FALSE | 258 | ||
| forensic hospital | FALSE | 257 | ||
| previous killed | FALSE | 208 | ||
| kill at killers home | FALSE | 320 | ||
| kill at victims home | FALSE | 323 | ||
| used gun | FALSE | 451 | ||
| rape | FALSE | 453 | ||
| torture | FALSE | 426 | ||
| stalk | FALSE | 418 | ||
| blindfold | FALSE | 363 | ||
| sex with body | FALSE | 430 | ||
| mutilated | FALSE | 447 | ||
| ate part of body | FALSE | 451 | ||
| drank blood | FALSE | 442 | ||
| posed body | FALSE | 365 | ||
| totem body part | FALSE | 365 | ||
| totem personal item | FALSE | 354 | ||
Books that Mention Vasili Komaroff
Kevin Smith
Serial Killer Stranglers
Harold Schechter
The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers
Jack Rosewood
The Big Book of Serial Killers
Katherine Ramsland
The Human Predator
RJ Parker
Serial Killers Encyclopedia
S. Waller
Serial Killers - Philosophy for Everyone
Paul Simpson
The Serial Killer Files
Harvey Rosenfeld
Depravity
9 Books that mention Serial Killer
Vasili Komaroff
| ISBN10 | Book Title | Author | Killers Mentioned | Killers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1733630600 | Serial Killer Stranglers | Kevin Smith | 164 Total Including Juana Barraza | 164 |
| 1416521747 | The A to Z Encyclopedia o... | Harold Schechter | 7 Total Including Christopher Mhlengwa Zikode | 7 |
| 1548119644 | The Big Book of Serial Ki... | Jack Rosewood | 60 Total Including Duke Pierson | 60 |
| 1101619058 | The Human Predator | Katherine Ramsland | 16 Total Including Christopher Mhlengwa Zikode | 16 |
| 1494772167 | Serial Killers Encycloped... | RJ Parker | 34 Total Including Pedro Rodrigues Filho | 34 |
| 1444341405 | Serial Killers - Philosop... | S. Waller | 5 Total Including Miyuki Ishikawa | 5 |
| 147213673x | The Serial Killer Files | Paul Simpson | 11 Total Including Ali Asghar Borujerdi | 11 |
| 1440128472 | Depravity | Harvey Rosenfeld | 3 Total Including Bela Kiss | 3 |
| 0816069875 | The Encyclopedia of Seria... | Michael Newton | 108 Total Including Anatoly Onoprienko | 108 |
Vasili Ivanovich Komaroff (Russian: Василий Иванович Комаров; 1871 – 1923) was a Russian serial killer, convicted for the killing of 29 people in Moscow between 1921 and 1923. One of the earliest known serial killers in the Soviet Union, Komaroff was a horse trader who murdered at least 33 customers in the stable next to his home, and was executed on June 18, 1923.
External References
- Vasili Komaroff on en.wikipedia.org, Retrieved on Sep 16, 2018.
- Juan Ignacio Blanco, Vasili KOMAROFF on murderpedia.org, Retrieved on Sep 16, 2018.
- Комаров, Василий Иванович (серийный убийца) on ru.wikipedia.org, Retrieved on Sep 23, 2018.
- Q526676 on www.wikidata.org, Retrieved on Oct 9, 2018.
Internal References
Vasili Komaroff is included in the following pages on Killer.Cloud the Serial Killer Database
- #4 of 55[ Page 1 ] of Capricorn Serial Killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #5 of 56[ Page 1 ] of Serial Killers with birthdays in January
- #7 of 29[ Page 1 ] of Serial Killers active in Russia
- #14 of 250[ Page 1 ] of Serial Killer Stranglers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #28 of 651[ Page 2 ] of serial killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #99 of 651[ Page 7 ] of serial killers sorted by Profile Completeness
- #329 of 651[ Page 22 ] of the A-Z List of Serial Killers
- #405 of 651[ Page 27 ] of serial killers sorted by Years Active
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