On February 10, 2026, Russell Kot, 51, carried out a targeted killing spree across Florida, murdering six people before dying by suicide. He had relocated from Illinois to Fort Lauderdale in fall 2025 and recently ended a relationship with victim Larisa Blyudoy.
- Victims (all shot multiple times):
- Larisa Blyudoy, (ex-girlfriend) and her 18-year-old son Ben Azizov at her residence.
- At Fallcrest residence in Sarasota (Larisa’s family home, 200+ miles away): Yarolsav “Stan” Blyudoy (Larisa’s brother), housekeeper Olga Greinert, Florita Stolyar (Larisa’s mother), and Anatoly Ioffe (Florita’s husband).
- Timeline:
- Morning: Killed Larisa and Ben.
- Arrived Sarasota before noon: Killed Stan and Olga.
- Sent suicidal text to family.
- Killed Florita and Anatoly upon their arrival, then suicided.
- Evidence from Kot:
- Car: 2 handguns, ammo, 5 knives, rope, tape, axe.
- Brought 2 more handguns into Fallcrest home.
- Phone records: No clear trigger; prior stays at Fallcrest (e.g., pet-sitting).
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) leads investigation; no prior criminal history noted for Kot.
Motive and Aftermath
Police found no triggering event via phone records. Kot’s familiarity with victims stemmed from relationship and visits.
- Support Efforts:GoFundMePurposeOrganizer NoteMain fundFuneral costs for 5 victims”Beautiful, real people… Love and community matter.”Greinert fundSupport for her childrenFamily/ friends launched.
This domestic-linked rampage echoes patterns in U.S. mass violence tied to breakups. Check SCSO or local news (e.g., Sarasota Herald-Tribune) for updates.
