An Unexpected Guest with an Axe Under the Bed. The Bloody Attack at the Bikova Parish House in the Summer of 1928
The article details a shocking murder case from 1928 in Latvia involving a guest named Ignats Butkāns who attacked the residents of the Bikova Parish House.
In the 1920s, Latvia was rife with criminal activity, and the press regularly reported on notorious criminals, particularly focusing on the notorious bands operating in the country. Among these were the gangsters Leon Adomaitis Japončiks and Anša Kaupēna, who gained infamy for their deeds. However, lesser-known crimes also shook the society and made headlines, prompting discussions not only in newspapers but also within the legislative halls of the Saeima or parliament. A series titled 'Death Whispers' aims to delve into some of the most scandalous murders of the 1920s in Latvia, illustrating the grim realities of the time.