French serial killer Charles "The Serpent" Sobhraj released from prison in Nepal
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Kathmandu, Nepal — Confessed French serial killer Charles Sobhraj was freed from prison in Nepal on Friday after serving most of his sentence for the murders of American and Canadian backpackers.
His nickname, "The Serpent," stems from his reputation as a disguise and escape artist.
The country's Supreme Court had ordered Wednesday that Sobhraj, 78, who was sentenced to life in prison in Nepal, be released because of poor health, good behavior and having already served most of his sentence. Life sentences in Nepal are 20 years.
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