Britain's most notorious serial killer, Dennis Nilsen, was a mild-mannered civil servant hiding a monstrous secret. This is the tragic story of how a troubled childhood and crushing loneliness turned a man desperate for connection into a cold-blooded killer. His killing spree began after his companion left him, leaving Nilsen alone and heartbrokenāthe ultimate psychological trigger. His first victim was 14-year-old Steven Holmes, a vibrant teenager whose life was tragically cut short in a random, chilling encounter. The documentary recounts how Nilsen, driven by a perverse desire for permanent company, murdered Steven and lived with his body for eight months in a disturbing quest for validation. This is the programme 'Countdown to Murder'. Absolute Crime is your go-to channel for the best crime documentaries. Subscribe for your weekly dose of crime shows, serial killers, thieves and prison stories. #TrueCrime #Documentaries #CrimeDocumentaries
