In September 2020, 19-year-old Angel Lynn was kidnapped by her abuser, Chay Bowskill, after she fled his prolonged emotional and physical abuse. She was found severely injured on a highway following a high-speed van journey, surviving but with life-altering disabilities. Bowskill received a lenient sentence, sparking criticism over his lack of remorse and the impact on Lynn’s future.
Craig Price, dubbed the "Slasher of Warwick," murdered four individuals, including two children, at ages 13 and 15 in 1987 and 1989, making him the youngest convicted serial killer in U.S. history. His crimes, marked by brutality and lack of remorse, highlight complex issues of racism and the state's prolonged incarceration practices, with ongoing concerns about his continued danger.
On September 18, 2012, Dale Cregan, a wanted murderer, called police about an attempted burglary at 30 Abbey Gardens. When officers arrived, he shot and grenade-attacked them, then surrendered, claiming he killed them due to police harassment. His family's veneration of him further justified his crimes.
On 19 September 2021, Damien Bendall confessed to murdering his pregnant partner, her two children, and a sleepover guest, while raping one child. The incident exposed systemic failures in managing his case, prompting a national review of public safety protocols.
Daniel Barbosa, nicknamed "The Sadist of El Charquito" and "The Monster of the Mangroves," killed at least 72 young girls in Colombia and Ecuador between 1974 and 1986. His crimes earned him infamy for targeting vulnerable victims in remote regions.
Firefighters responded to a 2011 fire in Redhill, Nottinghamshire, where most occupants escaped, including 14-year-old Daniel Bartlam, who rescued his brother and dog. His mother, Jackie, was found dead before the fire, having been beaten. Daniel’s claim of a burglar was dismissed, leading to his suspicion. The investigation revealed his motive was inspired by a TV soap.
Two French biochemistry students, Laurent Bonomo and Gabriel Ferez, were murdered in London on 29 June 2009 by Daniel Sonnex, who stabbed them over 250 times and set their bodies on fire, shocking investigators.
In March 2021, Sarah Everard, 33, was abducted, raped, and murdered by Metropolitan Police Officer Wayne Couzens. Shortly after his sentencing, another officer, David Carrick, was arrested for a 20-year campaign of violence and abuse against multiple women, despite prior complaints about his behavior being ignored.
In 1973, David McGreavy murdered three children in Worcester, earning the moniker "The Monster of Worcester." The incident remains a chilling example of unsanctioned violence, highlighting the lack of apparent motive behind the crimes.
On June 2, 2010, 52-year-old taxi driver Derrick Bird killed 12 people and injured many others in Cumbria, UK, using a rifle and shotgun. The incident remains a notable case of mass violence in the region.
Pee Wee Gaskins, a serial murderer and rapist in South Carolina from the 1950s to 1980s, killed at least 15 people, including a 2-year-old, and claimed over 100 victims. He murdered for profit, revenge, or pleasure, with his final act involving blowing up a prisoner with C4 while incarcerated. Known as the "meanest man in America," his crimes spanned decades of violence and brutality.
The Horrific Crimes of Ed Gein examines the life and crimes of Ed Gein, the Wisconsin murderer and grave robber whose disturbing actions inspired some of the most recognisable villains in horror fiction. The documentary explores the murders, the investigation that uncovered his farmhouse, and the enduring questions surrounding the...