Britain's Forgotten Serial Killer: The Terror of the Axeman

by John Lucas

Overview

Serial killer Patrick Mackay was dubbed the most dangerous man in Britain when he appeared in court in 1975 charged with three killings, including the axe murder of a priest. The Nazi-obsessed alcoholic had stalked the upmarket streets of West London hunting for victims and was suspected of at least eight further murders.

Now, after more than 40 years behind bars, where he has shunned publicity, Mackay has been allowed to change his name and win the right to live in an open prison - bringing him one step closer to freedom. For the first time, Britain’s Forgotten Serial Killer reveals the full, untold story of Patrick Mackay and the many still-unsolved murders linked to his case.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781526748843
Publisher:	Pen and Sword
Publication date:	09/16/2019
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

John Lucas is an investigative journalist based in Essex, East of England. He was the chief crime correspondent for the region’s major newspaper, _The Echo_, and his work now regularly appears in national newspapers.

Table of Contents

Foreword 6

Chapter 1 The Gentle Lady of the Orange Tree 14

Chapter 2 The Madness of Patrick Mackay 31

Chapter 3 A Saint Valentine's Day Murder 50

Chapter 4 I'm Sorry I Had to Hurt You 68

Chapter 5 Bloodbath 81

Chapter 6 Confessions of a Mad Axeman 98

Chapter 7 A Strong Compulsion to Kill 117

Chapter 8 A Stranger at the Door 137

Chapter 9 Unsolved 159

Chapter 10 Wasted Forever to Rot 186

Bibliography 205

Index 206