This was stated by Sokolov’s lawyer Alexander Pochuev.

“The case was transferred to the central apparatus of the Investigative Committee ... Following the Sokolov case, he himself may leave for Moscow. They intend to transfer him from the Crosses to Sailor's Silence. This translation, of course, will simplify the work of investigators from Moscow, but will significantly increase procedural costs, ”RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.

Earlier, the lawyer called the influence of the full moon one of the versions of the murder of Yeshenko considered by the defense.

On November 11, a court in St. Petersburg arrested a 63-year-old historian. The accused pleaded guilty.

According to investigators, the girl was shot dead on the night of November 8, then her body was dismembered and tried to drown in the Moika River.

On November 15, Sokolov was reportedly being transferred from the temporary detention center to the Kresty jail.

It was noted that Yeschenko was buried in the Kuban.