The murders at Rillington Place: postwar London's grisliest crimes
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Murders at 10 Rillington Place
This chapter examines the harrowing murders of Beryl Evans and her infant daughter, set against the backdrop of postwar London. It sheds light on the flawed justice system that convicted Timothy Evans while revealing the true identity of the real killer, Reg Christie—a serial murderer. The narrative also critiques societal attitudes towards women, particularly those facing desperate circumstances, and reflects on the broader implications of domestic violence and the treatment of women's lives during that era.
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