He was supposed to protect them. Instead, he became their worst nightmare.

In the industrial wasteland of Angarsk, Siberia, police officer Mikhail Popkov spent his days investigating crimes and his nights committing them. For over two decades, this trusted public servant led a double life that would make him one of history's most prolific serial killers, claiming at least 83 victims before his shocking arrest in 2012.

The Werewolf's Shadow takes listeners deep inside one of the most disturbing criminal cases in modern Russian history. Through unprecedented access to case files, exclusive interviews with investigators, and chilling psychological analysis, this gripping investigation reveals:

The horrifying scope of Popkov's crimes:

How a police officer used his authority as the perfect cover for murder

The systematic targeting of vulnerable women across decades

The methods that kept him hidden in plain sight

The dark secrets of post-Soviet Russia:

A city where corruption and indifference allowed evil to flourish

How institutional failure enabled a monster to thrive

The social decay that created hunting grounds for predators

Inside the mind of a killer:

Exclusive psychological analysis of Popkov's motivations

The twisted logic that drove his deadly obsessions

How childhood trauma and military service shaped a monster

The investigation that finally brought justice:

The detective work and forensic breakthroughs that caught the Werewolf

Dramatic confessions and courtroom revelations

The impact on victims' families and the community of Angarsk

This isn't just another true crime story—it's a disturbing examination of how evil can hide behind authority, how societies can fail their most vulnerable citizens, and how the very people sworn to protect us can become our greatest threat.

From the frozen streets of Siberia to the halls of justice, The Werewolf's Shadow reveals the terrifying truth: sometimes the most dangerous predators wear badges.