About this episode
This episode explores the chilling case of Patrick MacKay, one of Britain's most disturbing killers, who targeted elderly women in the 1970s.
In 1970s London, a series of brutal murders shocked even the most experienced investigators. Elderly women were targeted, gaining trust before being attacked in their own homes. When the police finally uncovered the truth, it led to Patrick MacKay—a man whose violent past and chilling confessions revealed one of Britain’s most disturbing killers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.
People in this episode
Host: Vmedia
Topics covered
- true crime
- murder
- investigation
- psychology
- history
Keywords
- Patrick MacKay
- London murders
- true crime
- elderly victims
- investigation
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Criminal
Places: London
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