Hindley, Myra (1942–2002)
Hindley, Myra (1942–2002)
British serial killer. Born July 1942; died in Bury St. Edmunds, England, Nov 15, 2002; had liaison with Ian Brady.
With boyfriend, killed 2 children and a young man and buried them on England's Saddleworth Moor (1963–65), causing them to be dubbed the Moors Murderers (1966); led authorities to 2 other graves (1986); died in prison.
See also Emlyn Williams, Beyond Belief; and Women in World History.
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