The tragic murder of Ekaterina Karaglanova became a major talking point across social media in July 2019. Karaglanova was a prominent Russian Instagram influencer and doctor whose body was found by her parents inside a suitcase in her Moscow apartment. The chilling nature of the discovery led to widespread media coverage and the event soon became a staple in internet true crime discussions and 'internet mystery' deep dives. Her ex-boyfriend, Maxim Gareyev, was later convicted after confessing to the killing. The case is often cited in discussions regarding the safety of public figures and the contrast between the glamorous lives shown on social media versus the harsh realities of personal conflicts.