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Serial killer ‘The Serpent’ who inspired TV series walks free from Nepal jail

Charles Sobhraj Connie Jo Bronzich India Jenna Coleman Tahar Rahim Thailand

French serial killer Charles Sobhraj
(Picture: REUTERS)

A serial killer dubbed ‘The Serpent’ and who inspired the BBC drama of the same name has walked free from a Nepalese prison.

A court allowed the release of Charles Sobhraj, 78, ending nearly 20 years of captivity, citing good behaviour and his age.

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