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Most of us remember the nursery rhyme “Do you know the Muffin Man” from childhood or its appearance in Shrek movies. However, is there truth to the claim that the song references the first documented serial killer in London as opposed to some nice gentleman that made baked goods? We discuss the truth behind the origin of the song and the real first documented serial killer in London history.
By Jeni McDonald and Will Hageman4.8
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Most of us remember the nursery rhyme “Do you know the Muffin Man” from childhood or its appearance in Shrek movies. However, is there truth to the claim that the song references the first documented serial killer in London as opposed to some nice gentleman that made baked goods? We discuss the truth behind the origin of the song and the real first documented serial killer in London history.

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