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When multiple women and children were raped in and around London's railway network during the early 1980s, detectives initially believed one man was responsible.
They didn't realise that two men had committed the horrific acts and that their sadistic tendencies would soon turn to murder.
In this two-part series, I discuss what became the nation’s biggest manhunt since the Peter Sutcliffe inquiry.
This second and final part focuses on the perpetrators, John Duffy and David Mulcahy, who, since childhood, had been on a monstrous path of criminality.
**Please listen to Part 1 before listening to Part 2**
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David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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Disclaimer:
The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support.
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