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Aug 2023
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Dennis Nilsen Part 1

Emash Digital / Wondery
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Dennis Nilsen was a Scottish serial killer known by the nicknames “The Muswell Hill Murderer” and “The Kindly Killer.” He murdered 15 or 16 victims from 1978 to 1983 and committed acts of necrophilia and dismemberment. He primarily targeted young men he met at bars in London.  Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the infamous serial killer Dennis Nilsen. He ... Show More
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