In February 2014 a mysterious 35‑to‑45‑year‑old man who approached victims through a real‑estate posting was later charged with the murders of 71‑year‑old internist Jerzy B. at Fucik Street and a woman, Elzbieta, in Ursynów.
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Jerzy B., an elderly retired internist, listed his house on Fucik Street for sale, hoping to find a buyer for his third wife’s share of the property. The listing drew a response from a very specific buyer who claimed to manage real‑estate deals from Gdańsk and requested a viewing on February 22, 2013.
During the visit, Jerzy’s wife recalled being impressed by the buyer’s demeanor, describing him as a “fair‑clothed businessman” who had acquired many properties over the years.
The Mysterious Caller
The buyer, later identified by investigators, presented himself as a successful businessman. He insisted on meeting only late in the evening and asked about security and monitoring of the building, indicating concern for his own safety.
Throughout the investigation, it was noted that he used several different SIM cards when contacting potential buyers, yet he maintained only two active phones.
The First Murder at Fucik Street
On the night of the murder, Jerzy found himself alone in the property with the buyer. Police discovered him dead in the basement, with multiple knife wounds and evidence suggesting the body had been moved after the killing.
No valuables were taken; a wallet with documents and money remained, and no robbery motive was evident. An investigation found that the killer had left a kitchen knife beside the body, suggesting a staged scene.
The Second Murder in Ursynów
Elzbieta, a widowed woman living with her husband on 33rd street in Ursynów, was found dead in a house she shared with her brother-in-law. Her body was situated in a puddle of blood with a broken face, missing teeth, and wrist restraints.
Investigators noted that the killer had used the same style of knife wounds found in Jerzy’s case and that no robbery had occurred, pointing toward a personal motive.
Police Profiling
Following the crime scenes, police compiled a psychological profile of an unseen attacker. The suspect was described as an intelligent individual with strong social manipulation skills, likely in his mid‑thirties to mid‑forties, who enjoyed domination and feared loss of control.
The profile suggested the killer may have had long‑standing fantasies of murder, acting methodically like a hunter, and would have chosen a place he perceived as safe, such as Mokotów or his own residence.
Legal Proceedings
In March 2014 the suspect was arrested and, after refusing a psychiatric evaluation, stood trial in 2015. He was convicted of two murders and sentenced to life imprisonment, with additional financial penalties imposed.
During the trial, the prosecution emphasized that the suspect had no known enemies or financial disputes and that he had been regarded as a helpful community member, making the double homicide particularly shocking.