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Police Detain Man Accused of Cow’s-Head Ritual Outside Ex-Partner’s Home in Russia

Police say the 34-year-old told officers he staged the display to get his ex-partner’s attention, with the inquiry still open.

Overview

  • Security footage from November 1 in Krasny Sulin, Rostov Oblast, shows a robed man placing a severed cow’s head outside a residence and drawing a large pentagram in red liquid.
  • The individual is seen throwing Tarot cards into the symbol and lighting a candle, with local reports noting the Death and Ten of Swords cards among those used.
  • The woman identified in local media as Kristina lives at the property with her mother and child and had installed cameras after previously finding symbols near her gate.
  • Rostov Police detained a 34-year-old following her complaint about ongoing harassment and said the ritual items were bought online and the cow’s head came from a Shakhty meat market.
  • Authorities report no public details on charges or case outcomes at this stage and say the investigation is continuing.