Murders That Shocked The Nation — Season 1, Episode 1: Episode 1 - John Haigh - The Acid Bath Murderer

Episode synopsis

Fred Dinenage investigates 1940s murderer John George Haigh, who notoriously dissolved his victims' bodies in acid.

About Murders That Shocked The Nation

Fred Dinenage re-investigates the most infamous murders from the 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries, exploring them from a modern perspective. With the help of leading criminologist Professor David Wilson, specialists and family members, Fred builds a picture of the person behind the horrific murders and discovers what led them to become a killer.

More episodes from Season 1

• E2Episode 2 - Frederick Young - The Teacup Poisoner
• E3Episode 3 - George Smith - Brides in the Bath
• E4Episode 4 - Donald Neilson - The Black Panther
• E5Episode 5 - John Christie - 10 Rillington Place
• E6Episode 6 - Harold Jones - The Welsh Child Killer
• E7Episode 7 - Derek Bentley
• E8Episode 8 - Ruth Ellis
• E9Episode 9 - The Krays