The Shooting Champion Who Hunted in Krakow

The Shooting Champion Who Hunted in Krakow: The Serial Murder of Karol Kot Three women stabbed in churches in Krakow in September 1964. No motive, no robbery, no sexual assault - just precise wounds to the back. A 17-year-old girl, described by teachers as "calm and polite," voluntarily confessed and eagerly participated in police reenactments. In this episode, we explore how a national shooting champion spent 17 months planning failed poisonings before escalating to minors, how his friend Danusa kept his confessions for months without reporting him, and why a three-month undercover surveillance culminated in an arrest that revealed 16 knives and an anatomical atlas marked with organs and arteries. Victim: Karol Kot and his victims Date: 1964-1968 Location: Krakow, Poland Status: Executed on May 16, 1968 - He confessed to licking blood off the knife after his first attack and voluntarily declared it to the police. - Helena Bensen and Francesca Lewandowska recognized him in a lineup; Kot responded: "You have a good memory. Come here so I can finish you off." - Leszek Kędzierski, 11 years old, received 11 stab wounds next to a sledding competition; Małgosia, 7 years old, survived with 8 wounds. - He visited the hospital on the same day of the attack on 86-year-old María Pricha to inquire about her condition at the reception. Karol Kot, Krakow, serial killer, 1964, murder, forensic investigation, true crime, psychopathy, criminal minds, homicide, intrigue, criminal truth, true crime Spanish Tired of ads? Listen to this podcast and 200+ more ad-free on OBOMEDIA. Try it free for 7 days, cancel anytime: https://obomedia.com/en/gratis?ref=desc-6981245 © 2026 Created by an independent creator of the OBOMEDIA Network. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the property of their respective creator, who is solely responsible for them, and are distributed by the OBOMEDIA Network on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without the creator's prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.