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{{Short description|Estonian serial killer}}
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| birthname = Aleksandr Andreevich Rubel
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| birth_place = [[Ukrainian SSR]], Soviet Union
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| birthname=Aleksandr Rubel
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| victims = 6–7+
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| country = [[Estonia]]
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| birth_date= {{Birth date and age|1980|12|25|df=y}}
| states = [[Harju County|Harju]]
| birth_place= [[Ukraine]]
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| beginyear = 1997
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| endyear = 1998
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| penalty = 8 years imprisonment
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| victims= 6-7+
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| states= [[Tallinn]]
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'''Aleksandr Rubel''' (born 25 December 1980) is an [[Ukrainian]]-born [[Estonia|Estonian]] [[serial killer]] convicted of six murders in [[Tallinn]], [[Estonia]]. Sentenced as a [[Minor (law)|minor]] to the maximum punishment allowed by law (eight years of imprisonment), he was released from [[Tartu Prison]] on 8 June 2006. Now, Rubel lives in Kharkov, [[Ukraine]].
'''Aleksandr Andreevich Rubel''' (born 25 December 1980) is a Ukrainian-born Estonian [[serial killer]] convicted of six murders in [[Tallinn]], Estonia. Sentenced as a [[Minor (law)|minor]] to the maximum punishment allowed by law (eight years of imprisonment), he was released from [[Tartu Prison]] on 8 June 2006. Although it has been speculated that Rubel currently lives in Ukraine, multiple sources have seen him back in Estonia with a changed name.


==Murders==
==Murders==
Rubel, a solvent abuser, had huffed [[gasoline]] vapours before committing his crimes.
Rubel, a solvent abuser, had huffed [[gasoline]] vapours before committing his crimes.


On 19 September 1997, Rubel killed Tõnu Põld (born 1952), a handicapped neighbour. According to Rubel's testimony he had a desire to kill anybody at that time, and had picked Tõnu as his first victim because he knew Tõnu Põld could not mount a spirited defense.
On 19 September 1997, Rubel killed Tõnu Põld (born 1952), a disabled neighbour. According to Rubel's testimony, he had the desire to kill anybody at that time, and had picked Põld as his first victim because he knew Põld could not mount a spirited defense.


On 7 November 1997 Rubel's second victim, Aleksei Pavlov, was first stabbed four times by Rubel's father Andrei Rubel. According to his testimony Pavlov had been a guest of the Rubel's and Andrei Rubel had believed Pavlov had been courting his wife.
On 7 November 1997, Rubel's second victim, Aleksei Pavlov, was first stabbed four times by Rubel's father Andrei Rubel. According to his testimony, Pavlov had been a guest of the Rubel's and Andrei Rubel had believed Pavlov had been courting his wife.


Pursuant to the stabbing, Aleksandr Rubel helped Pavlov into an empty room within the house, where he strangled him and threw him out the third-floor window.
Pursuant to the stabbing, Aleksandr Rubel helped Pavlov into an empty room within the house, where he strangled him and threw him out the third-floor window.
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Andrei Rubel was convicted as an accessory in this murder and sentenced to seven years imprisonment.
Andrei Rubel was convicted as an accessory in this murder and sentenced to seven years imprisonment.


Between 22–24 January 1998, Rubel stabbed Jevgeni Shelest (born 1947) to death at the Stroomi Beach.
Between 22 and 24 January 1998, Rubel stabbed Jevgeni Shelest (born 1947) to death at Stroomi Beach.


On 2 February 1998, Rubel decapitated Vladimir Ivanov (born 1954), a random passerby.
On 2 February 1998, Rubel decapitated Vladimir Ivanov (born 1954), a random passerby.


Rubel dispatched and decapitated Ivanov using an axe after asking him for a [[cigarette]] and five [[Estonian kroon|EEK]] "for gasoline".
Rubel dispatched and decapitated Ivanov using an axe after asking him for a cigarette and five [[Estonian kroon|EEK]] "for gasoline".


On 9 February 1998, Rubel killed Olga Voronkova (born 1944), a neighbour tenant in the tenement house in which the Rubel resided in [[Kopli]] (Kopli 100B).
On 9 February 1998, Rubel killed Olga Voronkova (born 1944), a neighbour tenant in the tenement house in which the Rubel resided in [[Kopli]] (Kopli 100B).
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On 4 June 1998, Rubel killed 15-year-old Alice Siivas (born 22 February 1983) in [[Paljassaare]] by slitting her throat.
On 4 June 1998, Rubel killed 15-year-old Alice Siivas (born 22 February 1983) in [[Paljassaare]] by slitting her throat.

==See also==
* [[List of serial killers by country]]


==Sources==
==Sources==
* [[Postimees]] 11 February 1999: [http://arhiiv2.postimees.ee:8080/htbin/1art-a?/99/02/11/uudised.shtmXkuues Sarimõrvar nautis verd ja surma] by Tiiu Põld
* [[Postimees]] 11 February 1999: [https://web.archive.org/web/20080321194307/http://arhiiv2.postimees.ee:8080/htbin/1art-a?%2F99%2F02%2F11%2Fuudised.shtmXkuues Sarimõrvar nautis verd ja surma] by Tiiu Põld
* [[Postimees]] 16 February 1999: [http://arhiiv2.postimees.ee:8080/leht/99/02/16/uudised.shtm Sarimõrtsukas jäi süüdi seitsme inimese tapmises] by Tiiu Põld
* [[Postimees]] 16 February 1999: [https://web.archive.org/web/20110719014253/http://arhiiv2.postimees.ee:8080/leht/99/02/16/uudised.shtm Sarimõrtsukas jäi süüdi seitsme inimese tapmises] by Tiiu Põld
* [[SL Õhtuleht]] 5 April 2006: [http://www.ohtuleht.ee/index.aspx?id=195113 Kopli sarimõrvar pääseb vabadusse]
* [[SL Õhtuleht]] 5 April 2006: [https://web.archive.org/web/20100219233631/http://www.ohtuleht.ee/index.aspx?id=195113 Kopli sarimõrvar pääseb vabadusse]
* [[Postimees]] 7 June 2006: [http://www.postimees.ee/070606/esileht/krimi/204751_foto.php Sarimõrvar Rubel vabaneb homme vanglast]
* [[Postimees]] 7 June 2006: [https://web.archive.org/web/20080915065732/http://www.postimees.ee/070606/esileht/krimi/204751_foto.php Sarimõrvar Rubel vabaneb homme vanglast]
* [[SL Õhtuleht]] 9 June 2006: [http://www.ohtuleht.ee/index.aspx?id=199413 Kas tapakirg on taltunud?]
* [[SL Õhtuleht]] 9 June 2006: [https://archive.today/20130213123337/http://www.ohtuleht.ee/index.aspx?id=199413 Kas tapakirg on taltunud?]


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Latest revision as of 04:32, 9 August 2024

Not to be confused with Alexander Rubel.
Aleksandr Rubel
Born
Aleksandr Andreevich Rubel

(1980-12-25) 25 December 1980 (age 43)
Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
Criminal penalty8 years imprisonment
Details
Victims6–7+
Span of crimes
1997–1998
CountryEstonia
State(s)Harju

Aleksandr Andreevich Rubel (born 25 December 1980) is a Ukrainian-born Estonian serial killer convicted of six murders in Tallinn, Estonia. Sentenced as a minor to the maximum punishment allowed by law (eight years of imprisonment), he was released from Tartu Prison on 8 June 2006. Although it has been speculated that Rubel currently lives in Ukraine, multiple sources have seen him back in Estonia with a changed name.

Murders

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Rubel, a solvent abuser, had huffed gasoline vapours before committing his crimes.

On 19 September 1997, Rubel killed Tõnu Põld (born 1952), a disabled neighbour. According to Rubel's testimony, he had the desire to kill anybody at that time, and had picked Põld as his first victim because he knew Põld could not mount a spirited defense.

On 7 November 1997, Rubel's second victim, Aleksei Pavlov, was first stabbed four times by Rubel's father Andrei Rubel. According to his testimony, Pavlov had been a guest of the Rubel's and Andrei Rubel had believed Pavlov had been courting his wife.

Pursuant to the stabbing, Aleksandr Rubel helped Pavlov into an empty room within the house, where he strangled him and threw him out the third-floor window.

Andrei Rubel was convicted as an accessory in this murder and sentenced to seven years imprisonment.

Between 22 and 24 January 1998, Rubel stabbed Jevgeni Shelest (born 1947) to death at Stroomi Beach.

On 2 February 1998, Rubel decapitated Vladimir Ivanov (born 1954), a random passerby.

Rubel dispatched and decapitated Ivanov using an axe after asking him for a cigarette and five EEK "for gasoline".

On 9 February 1998, Rubel killed Olga Voronkova (born 1944), a neighbour tenant in the tenement house in which the Rubel resided in Kopli (Kopli 100B).

Between 28 February and 1 March 1998, Rubel killed Vladimir Kinzerski (born 1944) in his house.

On 4 June 1998, Rubel killed 15-year-old Alice Siivas (born 22 February 1983) in Paljassaare by slitting her throat.

See also

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Sources

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