32: Dennis Nilsen, Killing for Company

In February 1983 a drainage engineer was called to a house in Cranley Gardens, North London, to deal with some smelly, blocked drains, little did he or anyone else know they were about to uncover the crimes of one of Britain’s most prolific serial killers. This week we recount the story of Dennis Nilsen, a quiet, reclusive man who killed up to 15 young, vulnerable men over the course of 5 years in a quest for company, ahead of the finale of ITV’s latest true crime drama, Des, starring David Tennant as the killer. FURTHER READING:My Life with Murderers by David WilsonSurviving Dennis Nilsen (YouTube)Dennis Nilsen - WikipediaDennis Nilsen | VictimsDoes homophobia explain why Dennis Nilsen wasn't caught earlier?Introducing Dennis Nilsen, The Disturbing "British Jeffrey Dahmer"-----------------------------------------------Like the show? Give us a rating and review!Follow us on social media:FacebookInstagramSquaremileofmurder.comSupport us:PatreonOther support options