The Terrifying Crimes of Scotland's First Serial Killer

TLDRLearn about Peter Manuel, a cunning psychopath who terrorized Scotland in the 1950s. He confessed to nine murders and was suspected of many more. Despite his violent and sadistic nature, Manuel displayed a sense of invincibility, successfully defending himself in court. His crimes escalated from sexual assaults to murder, leaving a trail of fear in his wake.

Key insights

🔪Peter Manuel was a cold-hearted killer, dubbed Scotland's first serial killer.

💀His crimes escalated from sexual assaults to murder, instilling fear in the community.

🏴Despite his violent and sadistic nature, Manuel successfully defended himself in court.

🩸Manuel displayed a psychopathic behavior, deriving sexual pleasure from hurting women.

🔒His sense of invincibility allowed him to continue his crimes without remorse or fear of being caught.

Q&A

How many murders did Peter Manuel confess to?

Peter Manuel confessed to nine murders, but he was suspected of committing many more.

What was unique about Manuel's court case?

Manuel successfully defended himself in court, showcasing his manipulative and persuasive abilities.

What motivated Manuel's violent actions?

Manuel derived sexual pleasure from hurting women and displayed a psychopathic behavior.

How did Manuel's crimes escalate?

His crimes escalated from sexual assaults to murder, instilling fear and leaving a trail of terror in his wake.

Did Manuel show any remorse for his actions?

No, Manuel displayed no remorse or fear of being caught, believing in his own invincibility.

Timestamped Summary

00:02Peter Manuel is introduced as a clever and cunning psychopath, Scotland's first serial killer.

04:00Manuel's troubled childhood and early life of crime.

08:30Manuel's time in prison and his development as an aggressive psychopath.

12:50The escalation of Manuel's violent acts, including sexual assaults and murder.

15:25The horrific crimes committed by Manuel in Burnside, Glasgow.

15:59Manuel's manipulative and persuasive abilities, successfully defending himself in court.

17:45The sadistic and sexually motivated nature of Manuel's crimes.

19:30The lack of remorse or fear of being caught displayed by Manuel.