Known as the Muswell Hill Murderer, Dennis Nilsen is one of Britain’s most chilling serial killers. Between 1978 and 1983, Nilsen lured young men into his London flats, where he carried out brutal murders — often keeping the bodies for days, sometimes longer.
In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we uncover:
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How Nilsen evaded police for years while killing at least 15 men
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 <li>
The disturbing details of his obsession with the dead
</li>
 <li>
The shocking discovery that led to his capture
</li>
 <li>
What made him one of the UK’s most terrifying predators
</li>
</ul>
This is the haunting story of Dennis Nilsen — a man who hid his darkest secrets behind the closed doors of suburban London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Known as the Muswell Hill Murderer, Dennis Nilsen is one of Britain’s most chilling serial killers. Between 1978 and 1983, Nilsen lured young men into his London flats, where he carried out brutal murders — often keeping the bodies for days, sometimes longer. In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we uncover: How Nilsen evaded police for years while killing at least 15 men The disturbing details of his obsession with the dead The shocking discovery that led to his capture What made him one of the UK’s most terrifying predators This is the haunting story of Dennis Nilsen — a man who hid his darkest secrets behind the closed doors of suburban London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Known as the Muswell Hill Murderer, Dennis Nilsen is one of Britain’s most chilling serial killers. Between 1978 and 1983, Nilsen lured young men into his London flats, where he carried out brutal murders — often keeping the bodies for days, sometimes longer.
In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we uncover:
<ul>
 <li>
How Nilsen evaded police for years while killing at least 15 men
</li>
 <li>
The disturbing details of his obsession with the dead
</li>
 <li>
The shocking discovery that led to his capture
</li>
 <li>
What made him one of the UK’s most terrifying predators
</li>
</ul>
This is the haunting story of Dennis Nilsen — a man who hid his darkest secrets behind the closed doors of suburban London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Man Who Slept with Corpses - Dennis Nilsen

Every story has two sides — the version we hear, and the version buried beneath the surface.

Unlawful Acts is a weekly true crime podcast hosted by Susan Davis and Jocelyn Frankhuizen, delivering gripping, condensed storytelling that dives deep into some of history’s most fascinating criminal cases. From elusive serial killers and unsolved disappearances to organized crime, corruption, and decades-old mysteries, each episode peels back the layers to uncover truths often left untold.

But this isn’t just about the crimes — it’s about the people. The families who never stopped searching. The detectives who chased justice across years and continents. The hidden patterns and overlooked clues hiding in plain sight.

With sharp analysis, compelling narrative, and a passion for uncovering what others miss, Susan and Jocelyn explore not just what happened — but why.

If you’re fascinated by criminal psychology, drawn to detail, and want the full story without the filler, Unlawful Acts invites you to dig deeper and discover what they didn’t want you to know.

New episodes weekly.

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Every story has two sides — the version we hear, and the version buried beneath the surface. Unlawful Acts is a weekly true crime podcast hosted by Susan Davis and Jocelyn Frankhuizen, delivering gripping, condensed storytelling that dives deep into some of history’s most fascinating criminal cases. From elusive serial killers and unsolved disappearances to organized crime, corruption, and decades-old mysteries, each episode peels back the layers to uncover truths often left untold. But this isn’t just about the crimes — it’s about the people. The families who never stopped searching. The detectives who chased justice across years and continents. The hidden patterns and overlooked clues hiding in plain sight. With sharp analysis, compelling narrative, and a passion for uncovering what others miss, Susan and Jocelyn explore not just what happened — but why. If you’re fascinated by criminal psychology, drawn to detail, and want the full story without the filler, Unlawful Acts invites you to dig deeper and discover what they didn’t want you to know. New episodes weekly.

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