Charles Sobhraj is the focus of a new crime miniseries created for BBC One and Netflix. The murderer – who is now in his 70s – earned himself the nickname of The Serpent, after gaining his notoriety for his slick escapes from a number of high security prisons.Also known as the Bikini Killer, he targeted a certain group of victims and is currently serving life behind bars.But what else do we know about Sobhraj?
Here's all you need to know...Charles Sobhraj was born in Vietnam in 1944, making him 76 years old.The killer had a rough childhood after his dad abandoned him and his mother and led a hard life on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City, commonly known by its previous name, Saigon.Sobhraj's mum eventually married a French officer, leading to.
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