Episode 9: Violation of Everything
Topics discussed
Content warning and introduction to the third suspect
Inna Mashanova's early interactions with Boris Meerson
Episode title and music break
Inna meets Sergei Arhipov and marries him for a visa
Inna discovers Sergei's abuse of children and emotional abuse
Sergei's justification for his actions compared to Meerson
Sarah Bezrukavnikova's childhood crush and correspondence with Sergei
Sarah's relationship with Sergei during her immigration to the US
Rebekha Gershavich's grooming and manipulation by Sergei
Rebekha discovers Sergei's fake identity 'Samuel' on Facebook
Sergei Arhipov's response to the journalist's inquiry
Expert analysis on why victims are vulnerable to repeat abuse
Conclusion, credits, and production information
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