19 Feb 2013 09:59

Russia opens criminal inquiry into adopted Russian boy's death in United States

MOSCOW. Feb 19 (Interfax) - Russian Investigative Committee spokesman Vladimir Markin has announced the start of a criminal inquiry into the death of Russian boy Maxim Kuzmin, who was allegedly killed by his adoptive American mother.

"The criminal case was opened based on murder charges - Article 105 of the Russian Penal Code," he said.

The Investigative Committee will take "all of the measures needed to prosecute all those involved in this savage crime in accordance with the law," Markin said.

"The Investigative Committee will also petition to have Kuzmin's adoptive mother arrested in absentia, as well as will seek permission for Russian investigators to join this murder inquiry in the U.S.," Markin said.