The Werewolf's Shadow

For 20 years, the citizens of Angarsk trusted him to keep them safe.

Police officer Mikhail Popkov patrolled the frozen streets of this Siberian city, a respected member of the community with a wife, children, and an impeccable service record. But when darkness fell, the "Werewolf" emerged—hunting, killing, and claiming at least 83 victims in what would become one of history's most horrific murder sprees.

The Werewolf's Shadow exposes the chilling true story of Russia's most prolific serial killer and the corrupt system that enabled his decades-long reign of terror. Through exclusive access to case files, interviews with investigators, and psychological analysis, this investigation reveals how a trusted protector became the very monster citizens feared most.

In post-Soviet Russia, who watches the watchers?

This gripping account explores not just the mind of a killer, but the dark secrets of a society where authority can become the ultimate predator—and where the most dangerous wolves wear badges.



Some shadows hide unthinkable horrors.