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Acid Bath Murderer: Haigh's Gruesome Crimes Revealed
12 Jul
Summary
- John George Haigh, the 'Acid Bath Murderer', committed crimes between 1944 and 1949.
- Haigh confessed to nine murders at Horsham Magistrates Court.
- The notorious killer met an old employer, William McSwan, in London.
In 1949, the town of Horsham in West Sussex became the focal point of a chilling murder case. John George Haigh, infamous as the 'Acid Bath Murderer', was responsible for a series of crimes that spanned from 1944 to 1949. His case captivated the nation, leading to proceedings at Horsham Magistrates Court. During the hearings, Haigh made a startling confession, admitting to the killings of nine individuals. The investigation revealed that Haigh, having recently been released from prison, encountered an old employer, William McSwan, in London. This meeting marked a significant point in the history of one of Britain's most notorious serial killers.
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