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Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén

“The Acid Bath Murderer” Pt. 1: John George Haigh

Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén

Spotify Studios

True Crime, Education, History

4.730.7K Ratings

🗓️ 25 May 2020

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Born in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 20th century, John George Haigh rebelled against his hyper-religious upbringing and opted for a life of crime. He didn't see the point in earning an honest living when he could con others out of theirs. But Haigh soon realized that he needed a way to swindle people and make sure they stayed silent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Due to the graphic nature of this killer's crimes, listener discretion is advised.

0:06.0

This episode includes discussions of violence, sexual assault, and murder that some people may find offensive.

0:13.2

We advise extreme caution for children under 13.

0:17.2

John George Haig smiled from the back of an English pub and sipped his murlow. The dapper 35-year-old caught the eye of a young

0:26.2

woman who edged toward his table to join him. Normally, Haig would have loved to chat her up, but that night he brushed her off.

0:35.8

He had other matters to attend to.

0:38.8

After she left, Haig waved over a man from the end of the bar. William Mc Swan.

0:44.2

William grinned and hurried over.

0:46.4

He clinked Higgs glass, and the two started celebrating.

0:50.1

Tonight, September 9, 1944, was the night William would disappear.

0:56.0

Haig had promised his friend he knew a place where William could lay low to avoid conscription.

1:02.0

Somewhere the government could never find him.

1:07.0

After William had drunk plenty of wine, Haig led him down to the so-called safe house, an out-of-the-way basement apartment he owned.

1:15.8

There, Haig kept his promise.

1:19.1

William McSwan did disappear, but he wasn't just in hiding. He was never coming back. Hi, I'm Greg Polson. This is Serial Killers, a parcast original. Every episode we dive

1:49.2

into the minds and madness of serial killers. Today we're exploring the gruesome crimes of John George

1:55.0

Haig, also known as the Acid Bath Murderer. I'm here with my co-host Vanessa Richardson.

2:01.0

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2:06.8

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2:10.1

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2:17.0

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2:19.9

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