Episode description
News of the Times 151 | 1580's
Sawney Bean and his Cannibalistic Family
The infamous story of Sawney Bean and his Cannabilistic Family is a ghoulish story of a remote family living on the outskirts of Galloway, Scotland. Their estimated 25 year reign of terror had a severe impact on that area of the country. King James VI himself became involved in their eventual capture. Their estimated killings counted over 1000.
A fascinating tale.
Hosted by Robin Coles.
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