About
British killer convicted of killing six people and disposing of their bodies by dissolving them in sulfuric acid. He has been commonly referred to as the Acid Bath Murderer.
Before Fame
He was a choirboy at Wakefield Cathedral.
Trivia
He was executed via hanging in August 1949.
Family Life
His parents were members of the Protestant sect Plymouth Brethren.
Associated With
He was portrayed by actor Martin Clunes in the TV drama A Is for Acid.