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The Russian Doll Maker: Anatoly Moskvin's Grave Robbing Adventures

Season 1 Episode 16

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In one of the most disturbing cases in modern Russian history, authorities discovered that historian Anatoly Moskvin had been living among the dead—literally. Obsessed with cemeteries, he cataloged thousands of graves before taking his fascination to a chilling extreme. When police entered his home, they found 26 mummified corpses, dressed like dolls and posed as if they were still alive. What drove this man to such a horrifying obsession? And how did he go unnoticed for so long? Join us as we unravel the shocking case of the Russian Doll Maker.