Russian Court Upholds Conviction of Barnaul Serial Killer After Polygraph Evidence
A Russian court has upheld the conviction of Vitaly Manishin, known as the Barnaul serial killer. The Altai Regional Court ruled that evidence, including a polygraph speed test, confirmed his guilt in the murders of 11 young women and girls.
Manishin was arrested and immediately agreed to undergo a polygraph examination. During the test, he appeared visibly nervous, trembling as questions were asked. The device detected strong reactions when he was questioned about the disappearances of students from a local polytechnic.
The results showed he had detailed knowledge of multiple killings from the 2000s. He could clearly distinguish between his victims and recalled precise locations and methods used in each crime. The day after the test, Manishin began a full confession, which investigators later matched with physical evidence.
A key witness also took a polygraph to determine who had made an anonymous 2000 call naming Manishin as a serial killer. However, the caller's identity remains unknown. Despite this, the court ruled that the combined evidence left no doubt about Manishin's involvement.
The Altai Regional Court's decision means Manishin's conviction stands. His detailed admissions, supported by polygraph data and corroborating evidence, formed the basis of the ruling. The case remains closed, though the source of the original tip-off is still unidentified.
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