Ričardas Mikutavičius

Ričardas Mikutavičius was a renowned Lithuanian priest and poet, celebrated for his vibrant personality and community engagement, often likened to the literary figure Juozas Tumas-Vaižgantas. He gained significant popularity in Kaunas, being named the city's most beloved person in both 1993 and 1996. Mikutavičius was known for his extensive collection of valuable artworks, which he began assembling in the 1970s. His tragic murder in 1998 sparked a long-standing investigation into the theft of his art collection, valued at approximately 1.4 million euros, as the case remains one of Lithuania's most notorious crimes.