Throwback to when Russian streamer Stas Reeflay live streamed Valentina Grigoryeva’s death for thousands to watch (Image via Getty)
Stas Reeflay forced his girlfriend out on a freezing balcony during a live stream from his home near Moscow on December 2, 2020. He was drinking on camera while viewers paid him money to continue the abuse. He pushed her outside, wearing only underwear in below-zero temperatures. He later brought her inside, but she was not moving. Instead of stopping, he kept streaming for nearly two hours while sitting next to her lifeless body. Viewers could see him crying. Police and paramedics arrived during the live stream. According to Business Insider and The Moscow Times, she was already dead by the time they reached.
Stas Reeflay forced Valentina Grigoryeva to stay outside on camera
Stas Reeflay, real name Stanislav Reshetnikov, was a Russian livestreamer known for doing cruel “challenges” for money. On that day, viewers sent him tips to keep hurting Valentina Grigoryeva. Reports said he had hit her, thrown things at her, and even pepper sprayed her before on past streams. According to Yahoo News, he locked her outside in the freezing cold while thousands watched live. When he pulled her back inside, she looked pale and silent. But he continued talking to the camera and claimed she just passed out. The stream did not stop, and people kept watching in shock. Some viewers finally reported it to the police.
Valentina Grigoryeva’s death led to huge anger in Russia
Valentina Grigoryeva was 28 years old. Russian doctors said she died from head injuries and cold exposure. Police confirmed her death live on the stream. According to The Moscow Times, Russian authorities arrested Stas Reeflay right there. In 2021, he was sentenced to six years in a Russian penal colony. Also Read: Emiru Explosively Accuses Mizkif Of Sexual Assault And Blackmail Days After TwitchCon IncidentMany people in Russia were angry that viewers were paying money to torture someone on live video. Business Insider reported that this case started a global debate about the dark side of livestreaming. Russian lawmakers later discussed banning violent “trash-streaming” where people get money to harm others on camera. This case is still known as one of the most disturbing live deaths ever seen on the internet.