Learn about the life and crimes of Charles Sobhraj , a French serial killer, fraudster, and thief who murdered at least 20 tourists in South Asia in the 1970s. Find out how he escaped from prison, changed his identity, and became a celebrity. Nicknamed “The Serpent” for his deceptive nature and “The Bikini Killer” for his crimes targeting young Western tourists, Sobhraj operated across Asia in the 1970s. His story is a chilling tale of manipulation, murder, and relentless pursuit by law enforcement. Charles Sobhraj , a French serial killer who police say is responsible for a series of murders in the 1970s and 1980s, has been released from prison in Nepal. His associates described him as a con ... Black Warrant's brilliant opening episode is aptly titled “Saanp” (snake), symbolising the infamous nickname given to Charles Sobhraj , the nefarious serial killer who is said to have murdered ...