Ep 13. Arthur Hutchinson

Arthur Hutchinson was a notorious killer who terrorized the city of Sheffield in England in 1983. In episode 13 of season 4 of World's Most Evil Killers, we delve into the horrific crimes of this psychopath.

Hutchinson's rampage began on October 23rd, 1983, when he broke into the home of Basil and Avril Laitner. The couple, both in their sixties, were hosting a dinner party for their daughter's 18th birthday. Hutchinson, armed with a gun and a knife, tied up the family members and proceeded to rape the daughter. He then stabbed the parents to death and fled the scene.

Over the next two days, Hutchinson went on a killing spree. He broke into the home of wealthy doctor Richard and Helen Thomas, where he again tied up the family members and raped the daughter. He then stabbed and bludgeoned the family to death before stealing their possessions and fleeing.

Hutchinson's final victim was a 27-year-old woman named Suzanne Blamires. He lured her to his flat where he tortured her for several hours before finally slitting her throat. He was arrested shortly after and pleaded not guilty to the murders.

Throughout his trial, Hutchinson showed no remorse for his actions and in fact, seemed to relish in the attention. He constantly interrupted the proceedings and made obscene gestures to the jury. In the end, he was found guilty on all charges and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

The episode explores the psyche of Arthur Hutchinson and attempts to understand what drove him to commit such heinous crimes. We hear from experts in psychology and criminal behavior who shed light on the motivations behind his actions.

We also hear from family members of Hutchinson's victims who share their memories of their loved ones and the impact that the murders had on their lives. Their emotional accounts serve as a reminder of the devastation that can be caused by one person's actions.

As with all episodes of World's Most Evil Killers, the focus is on the victims and their families. The show does not glorify the actions of the killers, but rather aims to provide insight into their behavior in order to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.

Overall, episode 13 of season 4 of World's Most Evil Killers is a chilling exploration of the crimes of Arthur Hutchinson and a sobering reminder of the impact that one person's actions can have on so many lives.