Twisted killer Dennis Nilsen present himself as a shy and friendly figure while seducing his victims. Rather than the terrifying murderer you would expect, Nilsen has been described as a "weedy and needy" man who was uncomfortable with his sexuality.
One of his stalking grounds was a pub in Camden, north London, which was a popular haunt for gay men at the time. It was there that Nilsen would seduce vulnerable young men, luring them back to his home with the promise of booze and shelter.
He murdered at least 15 young men and boys between 1978 and 1983 in London - each in a very similar manner. After strangling his victims, he would typically drown them in the bath if they were still alive but unconscious, before beginning his disturbing
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