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Description
See any errors? Let us know!Jurijus Kadamovas: A Detailed Account of His Crimes
Background
Jurijus Kadamovas, born on October 22, 1966, in Vilnius, Lithuania, is a Soviet-born American serial killer. Along with his accomplice, Iouri Mikhel, Kadamovas was involved in a series of kidnappings and murders in the United States between October 2001 and January 2002.Crimes
Kadamovas and Mikhel targeted the immigrant community in Southern California, luring victims with the promise of profitable business deals. They kidnapped their victims, demanded ransoms from their families, and ultimately murdered them regardless of whether the ransoms were paid.Victims
The victims of Kadamovas and Mikhel's crimes were:- 58-year-old Sherman Oaks resident Meyer Muscatel
- 29-year-old Woodland Hills resident Nick Kharabadze
- 35-year-old Sherman Oaks resident Alexander Umansky
- 39-year-old West Hollywood resident Rita Pekler
- 37-year-old Beverly Hills resident George Safiev
Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (5)
Meyer Muscatel Age: (54), Date of Death: 2001-10-12 ...View 4 additional victims
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See any mistakes? Let us know!Killer's Details
Jurijus
Kadamovas
October 22, 1966 (age 58) Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union
Male
White
Murder
Death; commuted to life imprisonment
5
October 2001 - January 2002
California
February 2002
USP Terre Haute
07/03/2025
