Joro the Paver
Bulgarian serial rapist and murderer
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Joro the Paver, also known as the Bulgarian Jack the Ripper, is a serial rapist and murderer from the Konyovitsa neighborhood, who operated in Sofia in 1968.
Joro the Paver | |
|---|---|
| Born | Unknown |
| Motive | Unknown |
| Details | |
| Victims | 6-7 |
| Locations | Sofia, Bulgaria |
In the span of a few months, between six and seven rapes occurred, as a result of which a 69-year-old woman died in hospital. The nickname "Joro the Paver" comes from the paver found on the scene, wrapped up in handkerchief next to one of the victims.[1]
The deaf and mute Milcho Milanov, from Rakita, was accused of being the perpetrator and arrested by police. Although he was sentenced and spent a significant amount of time in prison, he was later released due to lack of evidence.[2]
In the beginning of the 1970s, a new rapist occurred, known as "Joro the Paver, the Second", who raped 10 victims and committed a double murder. In 1975, the perpetrator Georgi Yordanov was captured, sentenced to death and subsequently executed by firing squad. [citation needed]
The true identity of Joro the Paver (the first one) remains unknown, and it is also theorised that some rapes in later years have been his doing.
