About this episode

This episode explores the chilling true story of Dennis Nilsen, one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers, and the complexities of his life and crimes.

A quiet civil servant. A hidden double life. This is the chilling true story of Dennis Nilsen, one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers. From his lonely past to the horrifying discovery that exposed his crimes, we uncover how he lured victims, lived among the dead, and evaded suspicion for years. A disturbing case that raises one haunting question—was he born this way, or created? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Topics covered

• true crime
• serial killers
• psychology
• society
• history

Keywords

• Dennis Nilsen
• serial killer
• true crime
• Britain
• psychology
• victims
• crimes

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Britain

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