Charles Sobhraj

Charles Sobhraj, infamously known as “The Serpent”, is one of the most notorious serial killers of the 20th century. His criminal spree spanned across Asia during the 1970s and 1980s, targeting Western tourists traveling along the famous “hippie trail.” Using his charm and cunning, Sobhraj lured his victims, robbed them, and in many cases, murdered them. Over time, his ability to evade capture earned him the chilling nickname that reflected his slippery nature.

Sobhraj’s reign of terror might have continued indefinitely if not for his fateful return to Nepal in 2003. Unaware that his presence was being noticed, he was spotted by a journalist from The Himalayan Times at a casino in Kathmandu. The journalist discreetly followed him for two weeks, gathering photographs and observations that ultimately brought him to the attention of Nepalese authorities. On September 1, 2003, Nepal Police arrested Sobhraj, reopening a cold case from 1975 involving the murders of American tourist Connie Jo Bronzich and Canadian tourist Laurent Carriere.

Following his arrest, the wheels of justice began to turn. In 2004, Sobhraj was convicted for Bronzich’s murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. Ten years later, he was also convicted for Carrière’s murder and given an additional 20-year sentence. However, after serving 19 years, Nepal’s Supreme Court ordered his release on December 21, 2022, citing his age and good behavior. Shortly afterward, he was deported to France, prohibited from returning to Nepal for at least a decade.The story of Charles Sobhraj has continued to fascinate the world. His life and crimes inspired the 2021 BBC/Netflix series The Serpent and the 2025 Netflix India series Black Warrant, which dramatizes the relentless pursuit by Mumbai cop Madhukar Zende. These adaptations highlight the key clues that ultimately led to Sobhraj’s capture—a mysterious motorcycle, a telegraph office tip, and his use of a restaurant phone.

Even today, Charles Sobhraj remains a controversial figure. While some view his release as a legal formality, many question the fairness of his trial and whether justice was truly served given the horrific nature of his crimes. The story of The Serpent serves as a chilling reminder of how a single cunning individual can wreak havoc across continents—and how relentless investigative work can finally bring them to justice.

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