Dennis Nilsen: The Complete Story Of The Scottish Serial Killer

Dennis Nilsen is a famous serial killer from 1978 to 1983. There have been several documentaries in which it was stated that this was the biggest murder investigation to find the serial killer. 

In the three-part BBC-two documentaries of David Nilsen, we can look into the complete story of the horrific killer. In the documentary, Dennis Nilsen’s early life was discussed. Later in the scenes, it was known that Nilsen was gay. 

He hid his s*xuality for many years and decided to get enrolled in Army Cadet Force. He thought it would be better for him to stay away from his typical location and the people. 

Dennis cited an incident in which he was hiding his se*uality for years, but once he fell onto his colleague’s apartment floor. He was drunk, and something must have happened. Although nothing happened between the two, rumors were spread among another senior. 

His 11-year military career ended, and then he worked as a junior constable in 1973. Being a miserable officer, he started visiting the gay bar and frequently got involved in casual s*x. He served in the police for a year and then began to work as a civil servant in a job center. 

Dennis, 30 years, got into a relationship with 20-year-old David Gallichan. Both lived for a few years, and later Gallichan left him. Then, it was 1978, and Dennis’s mentality shifted to killing.

The killings caused by Dennis Nilsen highly threatened the era of the 70s. Unfortunately, there are only fifteen victims of Dennis’s murder known. 

The names of the victims are Graham Allen, 27, Malcolm Barlow, 23, Martyn Duffey, 16, Stephen Holmes, 14, John Howlett, 23, Kenneth Ockenden, 23, Stephen Sinclair, 20, and William Sutherland, 26.

He was in prison for life after pleading guilty to the ruthless murders he committed. In court, he was accused of 6 murders, and he said that he was insane for doing all murders. 

Who Was Dennis Nilsen?

Dennis Andrew Nilsen was a Scottish serial killer and necrophile who was convicted for the murder of 12 to 15 men and boys. He was born on 23 November 1945, and four years ago, on 4 November 2018, he died. 

Due to severe and disturbing killings, he was prisoned for life. He was the second of three children born to Olav Magnus Moksheim and Elizabeth Duthie Whyte. 

It was reported that Dennis’s father was not interested in marriage, although being in a relationship with Dennis’s mother. His father was often serving the Free Norwegian Forces and did not spend much time with his wife. 

He was not interested in buying a new house for her wife. After giving birth to three children, she didn’t waste time and married Olav. His mother said she “rushed into marriage without thinking.” Since Olav continued to be the same after marriage, so the couple got divorced in 1948.

Dennis recalled his childhood times, saying that he was a quiet but adventurous child. He used to go to picnics with his family and siblings on the Scottish beach. Olav Jr and Elizabeth would often invite Dennis’s grandfather for a long walk on the beach. 

Jemma Carlton Says She Took Inspiration From David Tenants Who Played The Role Of Dennis Nilsen In A Show

BBC came up with two documentaries on Dennis Nilsen, where it could be observed that he performed some brutal killers. He was often into cannibalism because sometimes he ate human flesh. 

Jemma Carlton recently revealed that she took inspiration from David Tenants’ role in channel five drama. In the show, Jemma stars as Maxine Carr, the girlfriend of Ian Huntley. 

Ian Huntley was accused of murder in 2002 happening in Soham. The release date of the show was scheduled for the same date, where 20 years ago, murders took the place of schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, both aged ten at the time. 

She told The Mirror that she took inspiration from David Tennant, who portrayed the role of Dennis Nilsen. The audience admired him due to his incredible performance in the show. 

Dennis Nilsen’s Grandfather Was His Hero

Dennis was five but strongly remembers his walks with his grandfather. He often recalled that the long walks were “very long.” He also considered his grandfather to be a “great hero and protector.”

He added more by saying that if his grandfather, who was a fisherman, wouldn’t have been in his life, “Life would be empty.” His grandfather was above 60 and had some health issues.

Still, he continues to work and go on fishing but one day, while fishing, he died due to a heart attack. His body was kept in a coffin in a room, and he recalled that he was standing outside the room when his mother said weepingly, “Do you want to see grandfather.” 

He answered that he did want to see him. He recalled those memories saying that he was taken to the room where his grandfather was lying in a coffin. 

He gazed up to see his grandfather, and his mother said that his grandfather was sleeping. She added that he is “gone to a better place.”

Dennis Nilsen Was Gay

After hitting puberty, Dennis realized that he was gay. This confused him, and sometimes he felt ashamed of what he was feeling for other boys. He didnt tell this to his family or his friends as some of the boys he was attracted to had similar facial features as her sister. 

One time, he had s*xually fondled Silvia, who was his sister. He did that so he could understand whether his feelings for other boys were the reason for the care he gave to his sister. 

On one occasion, while his brother was sleeping, he s*xually caressed his body. His brother Olav Jr realized it and started to undervalue him in public. He was once attracted to an older boy and recalled that his experience was not smooth for him. 

Dennis believed he was bis*xual because of his fondling with his sister and brother.

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