Charles Sobhraj, known as the “Bikini Killer” or “The Serpent,” is one of the most infamous criminals of the 20th century
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. Born on April 6, 1944, in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam), Sobhraj’s early life was marked by abandonment and neglect
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. His father left when he was a child, and his mother remarried a Frenchman, leaving Sobhraj feeling ostracized
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As a teenager, Sobhraj turned to petty crimes and eventually escalated to more serious offenses
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. He was known for his ability to charm and manipulate people, which he used to his advantage in committing crimes across Europe and Asia
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. His criminal activities included robbery, car theft, smuggling, and ultimately, murder
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In the 1970s, Sobhraj preyed on Western tourists traveling the “hippie trail” of South Asia
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. He was notorious for drugging and robbing his victims, and many of his female victims were found dead, often wearing bikinis, which led to his infamous nickname
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. His crimes spanned several countries, including Thailand, Nepal, India, and France
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Sobhraj’s life of crime came to a dramatic turn when he was arrested in Nepal in 2003 and sentenced to life imprisonment
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. Despite multiple escapes and legal battles, he remained a figure of fascination and fear
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. His story has been the subject of books, documentaries, and even a Netflix series titled “The Serpent” and “Black Warrant”
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For more details, you can watch this YouTube video about Charles Sobhraj.
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en.wikipedia.org
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www.cnbctv18.com
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