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True story of The Serpent serial killer is even more sickening than BBC series
BBC viewers are already hooked on new drama The Serpent, but it seems the true story is even more unbelievable.The eight-part series tells the story of serial killer Charles Sobhraj as well as his capture and trial – but the story of the 'Bikini Killer' was a lot more horrific in real life.Sobhraj is believed to have killed at least 12 people – mainly bikini-clad backpackers – and possessed a deadly charm and a habit of making outrageous claims to dupe the authorities.But compared to the BBC show, his true story is even darker and at times bizarre.Charles Sobhraj was born as Hatchand Bhaonani Gurumukh Charles Sobhraj to Vietnamese shop girl Tran Loan Phung, and Indian Sindhi businessman Sobhraj Hatchand Bhaonani, who was based in
