Charles Sobhraj: The Serpent
A fraudster, master of disguise and a convicted serial killer, Charles Sobhraj (aka The bikini killer) a name that would send a chill down the spine of anyone familiar with the 1970s “Hippie Trail”. A man responsible for the murder or atleast 20 tourists primarily in the South and Southeast Asia. Sobhraj began his criminal career with petty crimes like burglary in his younger days before moving onto more sinister activities. Charles Sobhraj His primary victims, western tourists who were drawn to the Hippie Trail. Sobhraj’s modus operandi was quiet effective, he would pose as a gem dealer or a helpful local, which would help him then gain the trust of his victim before drugging them. Once the victim was incapacitated, he would then rob them of their money and passport. For many that would be the end of their suffering, but for those who became an inconvenience, were brutally murdered. The victims would often be found drowned or burned, and since their passports were stolen their id...
