
Amy Helen Bell
Professor of History at University College in Ontario, author of "Under Cover of Darkness: Murders in Blackout London".
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Jan 27, 2025 • 34min
Murder in WW2 London
In this discussion, Amy Helen Bell, a history professor and author of "Under Cover of Darkness: Murders in Blackout London," unpacks the chilling crimes of World War II London. She reveals the dark reality behind the illusory 'Blitz Spirit,' highlighting how chaos allowed serial killers like Gordon Cummins and John Christie to prey on vulnerable citizens. The conversation also illuminates the challenges law enforcement faced amidst wartime turmoil and the emotional toll that brutal events took on Londoners.