The Moors Murders

The Moors Murders were a series of brutal crimes committed between 1963 and 1965 in England, involving the kidnapping, torture, and murder of five children and teenagers by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. Operating near the moorlands of Greater Manchester, their crimes shocked the nation due to their heinous nature and the disturbing details of their acts. The murders were characterized by both their psychological cruelty and the killers’ attempts to conceal evidence. The case led to significant changes in criminal justice and forensic investigation, standing as one of the most infamous serial killer cases in British history.