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EPISODE 25: Monsters of the Moors PART 2


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A seemingly ordinary couple hiding unimaginable evil – this deep dive into the Moors Murders continues with the chilling progression of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley's killing spree across Manchester in the mid-1960s.

We track the disappearance of 12-year-old Keith Bennett, who vanished while walking to his grandmother's house, lured by the promise of helping with boxes. The pattern becomes clearer – these predators meticulously selected vulnerable children, used simple tactics that exploited their innocence, and documented their heinous crimes with photographs, recordings, and even musical mementos.

The Boxing Day murder of 10-year-old Leslie Ann Downey marks a turning point, revealing their complete disregard for human life as they record her pleas and screams before her brutal death. Particularly disturbing is their ability to compartmentalize – maintaining normal relationships with family members while simultaneously planning their next victims.

What makes this case endlessly haunting is how Brady and Hindley lived openly within their community, took picnics at the very moors where they buried their victims, and even attempted to recruit others into their twisted world. Their final murder of Edward Evans, committed in front of Myra's brother-in-law David, would ultimately lead to their downfall.

This episode delivers a powerful message for parents and caregivers: "Adults don't need help from children." This simple yet critical warning might have saved lives then, and remains essential advice today. Subscribe now to hear the conclusion of this devastating story and understand how these monsters were finally brought to justice.

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Drink about somethingBy Jendsey