Charles Sobhraj

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Charles Sobhraj born?April 6, 1944
2. Where was Charles Sobhraj born?Saigon, French Indochina (now Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
3. What is the estimated victim count?At least 20 tourists in South and Southeast Asia
4. What is the notable nicknames?The Bikini Killer, The Splitting Killer, and The Serpent
5. Who was Charles Sobhraj?He was a man who lived in many countries and was known for being very charming, but he also committed many serious crimes.
6. Why was he called "The Serpent"?People called him that because he was good at tricking others and could disappear when the police were looking for him.

Modus Operandi: A particular method or way of doing something, especially a criminal's distinctive pattern of behavior.
Notoriety: The state of being famous or well known for something bad.
Infamy: The state of being well known for some bad quality or deed.
Deportation: The official removal of someone from a country to their country of origin or another country.