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

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Books & works: Criminal

Places: London

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