An Illegal Decision Done in the Dark

Upon reuniting with his wife, Timothy learned of her desire to undergo an abortion. In that era, abortions were illegal, and such a decision was not taken lightly. Initially apprehensive, Timothy eventually consented to his wife’s choice.

Their downstairs neighbor, John Christie, claimed to possess medical knowledge and volunteered to perform the abortion. With limited options, the desperate couple agreed. Unbeknownst to them, John Christie was a prolific serial killer who had already taken the lives of several women.

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