Helen Anderson and Danni Howard look into the seriously gruesome crimes of Dennis Nilsen. After a difficult upbringing in Fraserbrugh, Scotland, Dennis joined the Army as a chef, and not soon after leaving for the bright lights of London he puts those skills to use in a horrific way. Expect messed up beginnings, a tale of toilets from Danni and some of the most stomach churning details of all time.



Devils in The Dark contains graphic details of sexual assault and violence and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.  



00:00 - Introduction

09:21 - Dennis’ story begins

14:24 - Dennis’ troubled relationship with his mother, Elizabeth Duthie Whyte

16:06 - Dennis faces loss for the first time

17:43 - 15 year old Dennis joins the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

19:48 - Dennis heads to London to become a Civil Servant

20:38 - Dennis meets David Gallichan

21:47 - The murder of Stephen Holmes

26:36 - The murder of Canadian tourist, Kenneth Ockendon

28:53 - Dennis moves to Cranley Gardens, in Muswell Hill, North London and lures Carl Stotter into the flat

32:50 - The horrible rituals of Cranley Gardens

37:41 - A plumber is called to Cranley Gardens to investigate a strange smell

41:16 - Detective Chief Inspector Peter Jay is on the case

43:55 - Author Brian Masters visits Dennis’ flat

46:20 - The interrogation of Dennis Nilsen

52:12 - The murder of Graham Allen

57:04 - The sentencing of Dennis Nilsen

59:24 - Outro



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For updates on Devils in The Dark and all things true crime, head to @devilsinthedark on Instagram! You can also follow Helen Anderson at @helenanderz and Danni Howard at @thatdannihoward. 



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Produced by Alexandra Jueno at Audioboom Studios. 



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