About this episode
In 1998, Vladimir Pokhilko—one of the minds behind Tetris—was found dead in his home along with his wife and son. It was officially ruled a murder-suicide…but was it?
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Sources:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/risasarachan/2022/12/05/the-tetris-murders-docuseries-explores-mysterious-death-of-tetris-co-developer-and-his-family/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Pokhilko
https://nypost.com/2022/12/05/was-the-tetris-co-creator-the-victim-of-a-russian-mob-hit/
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https://www.koin.com/everydaynorthwest/docuseries-reveals-insidious-conspiracy-in-1998-tetris-murders/
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https://www.paloaltoonline.com/morgue/news/1999_Jan_27.MURDER.html
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https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/SANTA-CLARA-COUNTY-Police-Release