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Was Trevor Hardy born to kill?

This gripping documentary examines the life and crimes of Trevor Hardy, one of Britain's most disturbing serial killers. Between 1974 and 1976, Hardy murdered three teenage girls, shocking Manchester and leaving investigators searching for answers.

Featuring accounts from the victims' families and members of Hardy's own family, this episode explores his violent upbringing, escalating behaviour and the crimes that made him one of the UK's most notorious killers.

Part of the Born To Kill? series, exploring whether serial killers are shaped by nature, nurture or a combination of both.


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