Casefile True Crime Case 144: The Muswell Hill Murderer (Part 2)
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May 16, 2020 Dive into the chilling story of Dennis Nilsen, who moved to Muswell Hill only to continue his gruesome activities. Paul Nobbs narrowly escapes an attack, while Nilsen's sinister methods escalate, including strangling and dismembering his victims. A plumber's discovery of human remains in blocked drains leads to Nilsen's arrest. Explore his haunting confessions, interactions with detectives, and the media frenzy that ensues. As investigations deepen, Nilsen’s manipulative nature and troubled into prison life unfold, leaving a chilling legacy.
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Predatory Invitations From Pubs
- Dennis Nilsen invited young men home from pubs and sometimes attacked them after they fell asleep or passed out.
- Paul Nobbs suffered visible neck bruising after one such encounter but chose not to report it.
Dismemberment And Drain Disposal
- Nilsen strangled John Howlett, attempted to drown him, and later dismembered and flushed parts of the body down the toilet.
- He stored larger bones in a tea chest and boiled tissue to make it easier to dispose of down drains.
Failed Murder Then Hospital Visit
- Nilsen lured Carl Stodder home, attempted to drown him in the bath, then revived and walked him to a hospital where doctors found strangulation marks.
- Carl, traumatised, accepted Nilsen's zipper explanation and did not press charges.
