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Another Day, Another Evil · July 10 · 49 min

18. Serial Killer: Robert Maudsley

If you’ve ever heard of Robert Maudsley, you will probably know that he holds a world record for being the prisoner who has spent the longest time ever in solitary confinement. You will likely know that this was within a glass box inside HMP Wakefield Prison, and you will have probably heard him referred to as ‘Britain’s Hannibal Lecter’. But, is this media depiction of a crazed cannibal actually correct? Of course not. But does he deserve the whole life order that was imposed on him? Have a listen and decide for yourselves. Note: nearly every source spells Robert’s name as Maudsley, but according to his nephew, Gavin, the correct spelling is Mawdsley. For our sources, please visit our website - https://anotherdayanotherevil.wordpress.com/episode-18

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If you’ve ever heard of Robert Maudsley, you will probably know that he holds a world record for being the prisoner who has spent the longest time ever in solitary confinement.

You will likely know that this was within a glass box inside HMP Wakefield Prison, and you will have probably heard him referred to as ‘Britain’s Hannibal Lecter’.

But, is this media depiction of a crazed cannibal actually correct?

Of course not. But does he deserve the whole life order that was imposed on him?

Have a listen and decide for yourselves.


Note: nearly every source spells Robert’s name as Maudsley, but according to his nephew, Gavin, the correct spelling is Mawdsley.


For our sources, please visit our website - https://anotherdayanotherevil.wordpress.com/episode-18


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