Murderous Minds: Dennis Nilsen
Take an in-depth look at Dennis Nilsen, a Scottish serial killer and necrophile who murdered at least twelve young men and boys in London in the late 1970s and early '80s. His early life is examined in detail to see how this man grew up and developed to commit such gruesome murders, and ultimately how he was caught and arrested after bodies were discovered in the sewage system of Cranley Gardens.
Take an in-depth look at Dennis Nilsen, a Scottish serial killer and necrophile who murdered at least twelve young men and boys in London in the late 1970s and early '80s. His early life is examined in detail to see how this man grew up and developed to commit such gruesome murders, and ultimately how he was caught and arrested after bodies were discovered in the sewage system of Cranley Gardens.
Related Titles
Related Articles
View All
Dark Legacy: The Rise and Decline of Serial Killings in America
It’s been called “The Golden Age of Serial Murder.” What caused the spike in numbers, and why are serial killings now on the decline? Experts propose some answers.
Jim Jones: The Twisted Story of the Man behind the Jonestown Massacre
Over 900 people died gruesomely at Jonestown, a symbol of “doomsday” cults. Charismatic, autocratic Jim Jones ruled with brute force, leading his followers to madness and beyond.…
Ted Bundy, My Mom, and Me
Years before Ted Bundy was arrested for his brutal murders of young women, he would drive my mother to and from school.
Raising a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: Ted Bundy and the Making of a Serial Killer
Ted Bundy is one of history’s most notorious serial killers, and fascination surrounds him. But what made him become a killer? We’ll take a look at the details of his childhood…
Doing Harm: Doctors Who Murder and Maim Their Patients
We like to believe that doctors, nurses, and caregivers are trustworthy and have our best interests at heart. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Here are four who…
Weird and Wild: Strange Trial Defenses and Their Outcomes
From the sleepwalking defense to ‘affluenza,’ the modern criminal justice system is filled with examples of highly unusual defense strategies. Let’s take a look at a few…
Leopold & Loeb: The Murder Trial of the 20th Century
In 1924, two affluent young men kidnapped and murdered a 14-year-old child. The crime shocked the nation and led to what many considered to be the trial of the century. The case…
Malice . . . and Mensa? Why Was Peggy Carr Murdered?
When it comes to true crime, the cliché says ‘it’s always the husband.’ But, like an Agatha Christie novel, the 1988 murder of middle-aged mother Peggy Carr defied all…