The Truth About Serial Killer Dennis Nilsen's Childhood
One of Britain's most infamous serial killers, Dennis Nilsen, who murdered at least 15 boys and young men, wasn't known to have suffered abuse as a child.
Read MoreOne of Britain's most infamous serial killers, Dennis Nilsen, who murdered at least 15 boys and young men, wasn't known to have suffered abuse as a child.
Read MoreSerial killer Dennis Nilsen admitted to killing 15 men and boys throughout North London in the 1970s and '80s before his eventual capture and life imprisonment.
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